Surely nobody would drive around in his or her motor vehicle without having any insurance in place on that vehicle? Well, you may find it of interest to note that there are a surprising number of drivers who are doing just that according to data published by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau,

Even though it is a legal requirement that motorists must have a minimum of third party cover in place unless the vehicle is declared SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) and the vehicle is kept off public roads, so far in 2023 there have been in excess of 100,000 vehicles seized as their owners have not bothered to arrange suitable motor insurance. Furthermore, 33% of those vehicles have actually been crushed no doubt resulting in a huge financial loss for many motorists.

The penalty if you are caught driving an uninsured vehicle is severe. You could have 6 points added to your driving license that is likely to mean that the cost of obtaining courier insurance in the future will go up. You could be given a £300 fixed penalty and you could end up in court and face a driving ban and unlimited fine.

There are more uninsured drivers living in Leeds LS1 than any other postcode in the UK. In second place is Bristol BS1. In third place is Salford M3. In fourth place is Manchester M8. In fifth place is Birmingham B10.

Innocent motorists are suffering financially because of uninsured drivers as it is estimated that on average an extra £53 per annum is being added to motorists’ motor insurance policies.

So, do make sure that you have adequate motor insurance in place. In this respect, if you are a courier looking for cover for the first time or your existing cover is shortly due for renewal, why not get in contact with us. We provide access to an extensive panel of reputable courier insurers and will assist you in obtaining a competitive quotation without any obligation.