Comments on: Uninsured drivers face £1,000 fine

By: Pompey Blue

Pompey Blue — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:24:00 +0000

I think it’s good because in a lot of cities parking is difficult. Why should someone be using a space if they’re not using the car?

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By: hgvlgvtraining

hgvlgvtraining — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:52:45 +0000

Seems to low a fine even at £1000

By: Dom Sacco

Dom Sacco — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:18:37 +0000

Hi Dodge,

Thanks for your response. As stated in the article, the fine is initially £100, which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 21 days.

If the fine is ignored, the owner could be sentenced in court and hit with a higher £1,000 penalty. This law is due to come into place within 18 months.

By: Dodge

Dodge — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:36:23 +0000

It’s not £1000, is it? It’s £50. Compared to hundreds or even thousands of pounds for insurance for a young person. And in any case the only change is that cars now have to be insured whether they’re being used or not (if not SORNed). Who writes this rubbish?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:24:20 +0000

They should be forced to pay a fine plus extra such as:

Cost of all hit and run damage in UK + admin costs + apportioned policing costs divided by number of uninsured drivers caught in UK.

That would be fairer. And probably deter most.

By: David Lidiard

David Lidiard — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:39 +0000

Good idea, Hoprfully the cost will come down if more trainng is offered. outherwise hit them for six.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:31:31 +0000

Just £1,000 ? I think thats too low. Too many people will still take the risk. Make it £5,000!

By: alan

alan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:18:43 +0000

The issue of driving cars without “accessories” (insurance/tax/mot) would be helped if it becomes a serious offence to use a vehicle if it is not registered to its new owner on resale.

If the seller ends his responsibility by informing DVLA, and the new owner must obtain all the above requirements to register and use the vehicle, it would close many loopholes.

By: jj

jj — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:05:20 +0000

i thought that is what tax was for, so what if you have 2 cars and u only want to use 1 but have no garage, u can only use no claims on 1 car.. this is just government trying to take more money from us!

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:58:00 +0000

Excellent idea