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The number of cars in the UK driven without insurance has considerably dropped, according to figures just released. Also there have been reduced numbers of claims for compensation involving uninsured drivers.

Figures reveal a reduction of 20% in the last 4 years. Estimates put a figure of 1.5 million cars on the road driven without insurance during 2009. This compares to 1.8 million in 2005.

Although the MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) still warns about the dangers of uninsured motorists. 23,000 were injured and 160 killed in incidents involving uninsured motorists in the past few years. The MIB was founded in the 1946 and pays out compensation to those injured on the roads by those who are uninsured.

The top 5 uninsured driver hot spots in the UK are as follows:
Barkerend in Bradford is top of the list, and has been in that position for the last 13 years. Manchester’s West Gorton area comes next followed by 3 areas from Birmingham make up the rest of the top five.

Despite this reduction in numbers, there is still some way to go to remove the remaining 1.5 million uninsured motorists from the roads and to reduce the higher insurance premiums law abiding motorists pay as a result.

Driving without insurance carries a penalty of a £200 fine and 6 penalty points on the driving license. The Police also have the powers to seize any uninsured vehicle, and have them crushed, if a valid insurance is not provided with the set time limit.