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One in eight British motorists have driven without insurance
16 Mar 2007
As many as 13% of British motorists have confessed to driving a car without insurance cover, and 69% of these drivers breaking the law were driving someone else's car.
According to the Moneysupermarket.com, men were twice as likely to break the law as women.
The research revealed that younger drivers were the worst offenders, with 29% of motorists under 30 admitting that they had driven without cover, compared to 12% of drivers in their 30s and 40s.
Londoners were found to be more likely to drive with no insurance, with 21% admitting to driving without cover.
The government will be closing the net on drivers who fail to renew their insurance policy, even if their car is not on the public highway. 2% of Britain's motorists drove their car uninsured between renewing their policy. If caught, owners will face a £100 fine or have their car clamped or towed.
Drivers should ensure they have current, adequate insurance cover, and check their policy for conditions of cover, and cover for driving someone else's vehicle. Check your current insure car insurance policy by calling for free on 0800 032 9648. Or get a competitive car insurance quote now.
Source: Datamonitor