Post Office Car Insurance warns of the dangers of driving without cover

Twenty per cent of younger drivers are on the road without car insurance

London, UK (PRWeb UK) 5 November 2009 -- Research from the Motor Insurers' Bureau has revealed that one in five drivers aged 17-20 are driving illegally without car insurance. The research also found that more than 1.7 million drivers took to the road without car insurance in 2008 and that one in 10 drivers aged 18 to 34 don't know that having car insurance is a legal requirement.

Younger drivers were found to be the worst for ignoring the risk of driving without car insurance, with around 250,000 people aged 17 to 20 failing to purchase car insurance. Post Office Car Insurance is urging all drivers to ensure they have car insurance in order to adhere to UK law, and prevent costly bills if damage or accidents occur.

Though the economic downturn has been blamed for the increasing number of drivers failing to buy car insurance, Post Office Car Insurance reminds drivers that if caught driving without car insurance, they could incur a fine of £200. Penalised motorists will also receive up to six points on their licence or have their vehicle seized if they choose to drive without car insurance.

It is also strongly advised that drivers check that their existing car insurance policy covers the risk of getting hit by an uninsured driver. During a typical week in the UK, three people are injured in accidents involving drivers without car insurance.

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