Driving Without Insurance, using, Causing or Permitting

The offence

s.143 RTA 1988
Driving without insurance, using, causing or permitting

The sentence

Summary only offence
Max fine £5000 (unlimited after 12/03/2015)
Discretionary disqualification
6-8 penalty points

Third party motor insurance is compulsory in the UK and failure to have valid insurance is a serious offence. The police can offer a fixed penalty of 6 points and a fine, but if the case goes to Court an unlimited fine and 6 to 8 points can be imposed.

The driver carries the evidential burden of proving that they are insured and therefore, it is necessary to produce a valid insurance document. It is also necessary that this document fully covers you for the particular driving you are doing, such as driving a minicab.

It is also an offence to use or allow a vehicle to be used whilst uninsured. For example, it can sometimes be a misconception that you are allowed to drive other vehicles or believing that others will be insured on your policy.

A charge of driving without insurance might not be straight forward and there may be a variety of factual circumstances which need to be considered. With our expertise we can assist you to navigate this area of law.

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Driving Without Insurance, using, Causing or Permitting

The offence

s.143 RTA 1988
Driving without insurance, using, causing or permitting

The sentence

Summary only offence
Max fine £5000 (unlimited after 12/03/2015)
Discretionary disqualification
6-8 penalty points

Third party motor insurance is compulsory in the UK and failure to have valid insurance is a serious offence. The police can offer a fixed penalty of 6 points and a fine, but if the case goes to Court an unlimited fine and 6 to 8 points can be imposed.

The driver carries the evidential burden of proving that they are insured and therefore, it is necessary to produce a valid insurance document. It is also necessary that this document fully covers you for the particular driving you are doing, such as driving a minicab.

It is also an offence to use or allow a vehicle to be used whilst uninsured. For example, it can sometimes be a misconception that you are allowed to drive other vehicles or believing that others will be insured on your policy.

A charge of driving without insurance might not be straight forward and there may be a variety of factual circumstances which need to be considered. With our expertise we can assist you to navigate this area of law.

Need help with an offence?

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Driving Without Insurance, using, Causing or Permitting

The offence

s.143 RTA 1988
Driving without insurance, using, causing or permitting

The sentence

Summary only offence
Max fine £5000 (unlimited after 12/03/2015)
Discretionary disqualification
6-8 penalty points

Third party motor insurance is compulsory in the UK and failure to have valid insurance is a serious offence. The police can offer a fixed penalty of 6 points and a fine, but if the case goes to Court an unlimited fine and 6 to 8 points can be imposed.

The driver carries the evidential burden of proving that they are insured and therefore, it is necessary to produce a valid insurance document. It is also necessary that this document fully covers you for the particular driving you are doing, such as driving a minicab.

It is also an offence to use or allow a vehicle to be used whilst uninsured. For example, it can sometimes be a misconception that you are allowed to drive other vehicles or believing that others will be insured on your policy.

A charge of driving without insurance might not be straight forward and there may be a variety of factual circumstances which need to be considered. With our expertise we can assist you to navigate this area of law.

Need help with an offence?

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Driving Without Insurance, using, Causing or Permitting

The offence

s.143 RTA 1988
Driving without insurance, using, causing or permitting

The sentence

Summary only offence
Max fine £5000 (unlimited after 12/03/2015)
Discretionary disqualification
6-8 penalty points

Third party motor insurance is compulsory in the UK and failure to have valid insurance is a serious offence. The police can offer a fixed penalty of 6 points and a fine, but if the case goes to Court an unlimited fine and 6 to 8 points can be imposed.

The driver carries the evidential burden of proving that they are insured and therefore, it is necessary to produce a valid insurance document. It is also necessary that this document fully covers you for the particular driving you are doing, such as driving a minicab.

It is also an offence to use or allow a vehicle to be used whilst uninsured. For example, it can sometimes be a misconception that you are allowed to drive other vehicles or believing that others will be insured on your policy.

A charge of driving without insurance might not be straight forward and there may be a variety of factual circumstances which need to be considered. With our expertise we can assist you to navigate this area of law.

Need help with an offence?

Get in touch to find out how we can help you.

Please fill out the form and one of our team will be in touch to help.