Police Target Uninsured Drivers

Police Target Uninsured Drivers

Wednesday 16th May 2007

Police across the country are making an effort to crackdown on uninsured drivers with squads in Wiltshire the latest to target motorists.

Using an automatic number plate reader which can check up to 3,000 vehicles an hour officers will be carrying out roadside checks at locations in and around the county.

The number plate readers are linked to a database containing details of all UK-registered vehicles believed to be uninsured - estimated to be about two million. An offence of keeping a vehicle without insurance has also been introduced and the police now have the power to seize and even destroy uninsured vehicles.

This new initiative follows on from efforts started last year which lead to numerous convictions up and down the country with motorists charged and vehicles seized.

Drivers who are found without up to date insurance face a fine of up to £5,000 and up to 6 penalty points on their licence.