Biba applauds government over uninsured vehicles

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed today’s announcement from the Department for Transport on its plans to crack down on uninsured vehicles.

The proposals mean that it will be an offence to keep a car that is uninsured, even if it is not being driven, unless a Statutory off Road Notification (or SORN) is sent to the DVLA. The government hopes this will make it easier to catch uninsured drivers and keep them off the roads.

Biba's technical and corporate affairs executive, Graeme Trudgill, said: “It is fantastic news that will lead to safer roads for all. We are all paying for the £500m cost of uninsured drivers and welcome this positive progress The motor insurance database and the DVLA registered keepers database both already exist, so it makes perfect sense to compare the two and catch those who contribute to the 26 deaths and 23,000 injuries per year.

“Biba has been working with the industry and government to find a solution and believe that these new plans will benefit all road users. It is important for people to stay insured for financial protection and to comply with the law.”