Kathmandu. In recent years, a large number of uninsured vehicles have been driving on the streets of the UK. In order to make car insurance compulsory, a police team has been mobilized in the UK to confiscate uninsured vehicles.
Police officers across the UK are using centralised data to impound and deter drivers who violate car insurance rules. Teams from Avon and Somerset Police are actively involved in the operation. So far in November 2025, police teams have seized about 2,500 uninsured vehicles from these two areas alone.
According to Inspector Matt Boyles of the Roads Police Unit, cost recovery can be difficult and lengthy for those involved in a collision or accident with uninsured vehicles. “It adds money to our insurance premiums, so it’s a problem,” he said, adding, “We take it seriously and we do a lot of activities targeting this area of street policing and road safety.” ’
Called Operation Drive Insured, the nationwide campaign in collaboration with the Bureau of Motor Insurers (MIB) will raise awareness about the dangers of uninsured driving.
According to Avon and Somerset Police, uninsured drivers are often involved in major road crimes. They are 10 times more likely to be convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
In the UK, uninsured vehicles are fined up to £300. If the case goes to court, drivers could face unlimited fines or a ban from driving.
Inspector Boyles, of Somerset, said it was important to contact your insurance company if a vehicle collided with an uninsured vehicle. “But I would also encourage people in the community to report uninsured driving to the police,” he said. ’
James McNally, head of personal injury at Sly Blackwell Solicitors, based in Taunton, Somerset, said the problem of uninsured drivers was getting worse. “It’s becoming more common, people are taking risks and deciding to drive without insurance,” he said. –BBC
