Uninsured Drivers

EDM number 15 in 2004-05, proposed by Tim Yeo on 23/11/2004.

That his House welcomes the Safer, Cheaper, Legal campaign by the Association of British Insurers to draw attention to the UK's high levels of uninsured driving and to promote policy proposals contained in submissions to the Greenaway Review established by the Department of Transport; notes that in Britain approximately five per cent. of motorists on the roads are currently driving without insurance, which costs policyholders around ú500 million a year in compensation payments for injury or property damage equivalent to around ú30 on every motor premium; recognises that systems need to be introduced to stop such practices which cause misery and damaged lives to many; and calls upon the Government quickly to establish links between the existing DVLA and motor insurance databases, so that a system of continuous monitoring and enforcement can be introduced.

This motion has been signed by a total of 95 MPs.