New figures released by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) have revealed that the number of 17 – 20-year-olds estimated to be driving without insurance has decreased by half over the last three years.
In 2008, based on claims submitted to the MIB, it was estimated the same age group of 17 – 20-year-olds made up about a quarter of a million of uninsured motorists, compared to half that amount at present.
The overall number of uninsured motorists on UK roads has significantly declined and can be attributed to on-road policing and the introduction of the Continuous Insurance Enforcement law. The scheme was introduced last year and tackles vehicle keepers with no insurance in place by cross-checking the DVLA database with the Motor Insurance Database.
Anyone who appears to have no insurance will receive a warning letter, followed by a series of escalating penalties. There are currently estimated to be a total 1.2 million uninsured motorists on our roads, of which one in ten are young drivers.
The Lord Advocate is to refer five cases to the UK Supreme Court for a further ruling as to the scope of the Cadder v HMA decision which was handed down by last October by the Supreme Court. Contact expert criminal defence solicitors in Edinburgh on 0131 557 9151.
New clauses have been added to the latest draft of the Scotland Bill which may permit Scottish criminal appeals to be heard in the UK Supreme Court. Contact 0131 557 9151 for a free initial criminal law consultation.
New figures show that there has been a significant increase in recent years in the number of women in Scottish prisons. Contact McSporrans criminal lawyers for a free initial consultation on 0131 557 9151.
Drink driving case clarifies the scope of Cadder. Contact 0131 557 9151 for a free initial criminal law consultation.
On 22 March 2011, the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Bill passed its third and final stage through the Scottish Parliament. Contact McSporrans criminal lawyers for a free initial consultation on 0131 557 9151.
A new partnership has been set up to try to prevent crimes against animals in Fife in Scotland. Contact McSporrans today on 0131 225 8813 for free initial advice.
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