The fate that awaits uninsured cars
A record number of uninsured vehicles are being seized and crushed, according to new figures.
The police have continued to clamp down on law-breaking motorists with 100,000 uninsured vehicles being seized by the police in roadside checks so far this year, with 45,000 of these being crushed.
This compares to 78,000 vehicles being seized during 2006, said the Association of British Insurers.
The increase in numbers is due to the increased use of automatic number plate recognition technology being employed by police.
Ashton West, Group Chief Executive of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, said: ‘The fight against uninsured drivers has now stepped up a gear, and we expect vehicle seizure numbers to increase over the coming months.’