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The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Very encouraging' – Steep drop in uninsured drivers on Irish roads after Gardai roll out rapid cover checker
THE number of uninsured drivers on our roads has halved since a new database was introduced. The Irish Motor Insurance Database, set up in 2024, is aimed at helping Uninsured private cars made up roughly 8.3 per cent of road users in 2022, according to Motor Insurers' Bureau of But last year, the group recorded the number had dropped to 4.2 per cent of the overall fleet. Out of 2.4million drivers in 2024, 101,881 were uninsured. It means that the number of uninsured drivers has dropped from one in every 12 to one in every 25. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS MIBI chief David Fitzgerald said the changes since IMID was brought in are 'very encouraging'. He added: 'Following its introduction, the number of uninsured private vehicles has practically halved, which is good news for anyone concerned about Irish 'Gardai were able to seize 18,676 vehicles in 2024 and issue a further 26,094 summons and charges. 'This system allows gardai to see in seconds if a vehicle is uninsured, allowing them to act quickly in apprehending offenders.' Most read in Motors 1 David Fitzgerald said the new numbers are 'very encouraging'
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police seize 272 vehicles in crackdown
Police have made 69 arrests and seized a total of 272 vehicles in a six-month operation in the Thames Valley. Operation Scalis involved local neighbourhood and roads policing teams using ANPR technology. Working alongside the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB), officers from Thames Valley Police seized 173 vehicles for no insurance, 105 vehicles for no tax and 49 vehicles from people without a driving licence. The arrests were for a variety of offences including drug driving, drink driving, outstanding warrants and immigration offences. In a statement, Thames Valley Police said "The primary targets are uninsured vehicles, but any additional criminal activity discovered is also addressed." Officers used data from MIB to identify uninsured driving hotspots across the region. 254 tickets were issued to people speeding, using their phone while driving or driving carelessly. PC Doug Murphy said: "This enforcement enhances road safety and reduces the financial impact on law-abiding motorists in the Thames Valley." Figures from MIB suggest, every week, at least one person is killed by an uninsured driver. Simon French from MIB said: "Tackling this issue together isn't just about getting people to pay premiums – it's about increasing safety for all road users. "Our message is simple: There is nowhere to hide. Drive with adequate insurance, or you will be caught." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Police seize cars involved in illegal street meet Police seize 118 e-scooters and e-bikes over summer West Midlands postcodes top uninsured drivers list Thames Valley Police Motor Insurers' Bureau
BBC News
09-04-2025
- BBC News
Thames Valley Police seize 173 vehicles with no insurance
Police have made 69 arrests and seized vehicles in a six month operation in the Thames Scalis involved local neighbourhood and roads policing teams using ANPR alongside the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB), officers from Thames Valley Police seized 173 vehicles for no insurance, 105 vehicles for no tax and 49 vehicles from people without a driving arrests were for a variety of offences including drug driving, drink driving, outstanding warrants and immigration offences. In a statement, Thames Valley Police said "The primary targets are uninsured vehicles, but any additional criminal activity discovered is also addressed."Officers used data from MIB to identify uninsured driving hotspots across the region.254 tickets were issued to people speeding, using their phone while driving or driving carelessly. PC Doug Murphy said: "This enforcement enhances road safety and reduces the financial impact on law-abiding motorists in the Thames Valley."Figures from MIB suggest, every week, at least one person is killed by an uninsured French from MIB said: "Tackling this issue together isn't just about getting people to pay premiums – it's about increasing safety for all road users. "Our message is simple: There is nowhere to hide. Drive with adequate insurance, or you will be caught." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
