Uninsured driving targeted in joint MIB/police operation
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has collaborated with Police Scotland to tackle uninsured driving in the country.
More than 30 officers stopped and seized vehicles driven by uninsured motorist along the M8 motorway.
Of the 102 stops made on the day, 36% uncovered secondary offences including drug offences and unroadworthy vehicles.
This is the third such operation initiated by MIB along the UKs motorways after carrying out similar initiatives along the M4 and M62.
MIB is now exploring future collaborative operations on other major UK road networks as part of a £5m investment to reduce uninsured driving.
Uninsured driving
Martin Saunders, head of enforcement at MIB, said: “We know that uninsured driving is just one of many pressing priorities for our police colleagues. As we run our third operation along a major motorway, it’s clear that supporting forces in designating time to focus on uninsured driving allows this issue to be tackled in a targeted manner.
“With the clear links to other offences, we know the benefits of Operation M8 will be widely felt across all different areas of the community, making the motorway and its surrounding areas safer. We’re proud to have partnered with Police Scotland. This operation is just one more way, alongside a wider range of initiatives, in which we’re making sure that those flouting the law have nowhere to hide.
Chief Superintendent Marc Clothier, head of national roads policing operations intelligence and investigations (NRPOII), added: “It is essential that we Police our Roads together and I am really pleased to see MIB joining forces with Police Scotland to tackle uninsured drivers on the M8 between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
“We know uninsured drivers are more likely to be involved in fatal and fail to stop collisions, and there is also a strong link between uninsured driving and other criminal offences. This collaborative approach is a fantastic way to ensure we are both effective and efficient in taking risk off our roads.”
