PSNI operation sees 58 uninsured vehicles seized during week-long campaign
A total of 58 uninsured vehicles were seized by police officers across Northern Ireland as part of a UK-wide Op Drive Insured campaign.
Supported by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), it took place between November 10-16.
Superintendent Jonathan Wilson said: “Normally, on average, we seize around 30 vehicles for no insurance every week.
"During the recent operation, the majority of drivers stopped will have been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice, which comes with a £200 fine and six points on their driving licence.
“In addition to 58 vehicles seized, we also made detections for other road motoring offences and these motorists will be reported to the Public Prosecution Service.
"MIB says, using government figures, it’s estimated that uninsured and hit-and-run drivers cost the economy £2.4 million. It is critically important that all drivers check they have the appropriate insurance cover in place before they take to the road.
“While the UK-wide operation has concluded, we will continue to remove uninsured vehicles from the roads.”