58 uninsured vehicles seized in Northern Ireland during week-long campaign as part of a UK-wide Op Drive Insured campaign
The PSNI have revealed that 58 uninsured vehicles have been seized in Northern Ireland during a week-long campaign.
A statement from the PSNI says that ‘between 10th and 16th November, 58 uninsured vehicles were seized by police officers across Northern Ireland, as part of a UK-wide Op Drive Insured campaign, which is supported by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB)’.
Superintendent Jonathan Wilson said: “Normally, on average, we seize around 30 vehicle for no insurance every week.
"During the recent operation, the majority of drivers stopped will have been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice, which comes with a £200 fine and six points on their driving licence.
“In addition to 58 vehicles seized, we also made detections for other road motoring offences and these motorists will be reported to the Public Prosecution Service.
"MIB says, using government figures, it’s estimated that uninsured and hit-and-run drivers cost the economy £2.4 million.
"It is critically important that all drivers check they have the appropriate insurance cover in place before they take to the road.
“While the UK-wide operation has concluded, we will continue to remove uninsured vehicles from the roads.
“Our message is very clear. Check you have the correct insurance in place before you take to the roads.
“When we detect an uninsured driver, the vehicle will be seized on the spot and they will face the full rigour of the law."