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Claim compensation from the Motor Insurers' Bureau if you're the victim of a hit and run or uninsured driver
Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
You must have motor insurance to drive your vehicle on UK roads. Third…
If you have an accident causing damage or injury you must give the…
If you’re driving in most European countries All UK vehicle insurance…
You must have motor insurance for your vehicle if you use it on roads and…
It’s illegal to drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place without at…
Proposes denying property damage compensation for uninsured road vehicle drivers involved in accidents with other uninsured or untraced drivers.
Consulting on a review of the uninsured and untraced drivers' agreements which Department for Transport has with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
Information and rules about motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements.
We have a received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following: Full details of claims made, settled and pending…
Motorists will no longer need motor insurance policies to be checked when getting their vehicle tax.
The British Embassy Bangkok issues warning about living in Thailand without adequate insurance.
DVLA announces to drivers a new law means they must keep their vehicle insured unless they have notified them it is being kept off the road.
Action can now be taken against those who ignore warnings to get their vehicle insured.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Under new powers it will be an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle, rather than just to drive when uninsured.
New crackdown to tackle the menace of uninsured driving.
Consultation on review of the uninsured drivers' and untraced drivers' agreements.
Roads Minister Stephen Hammond unveils how motorists will benefit by removal of insurance check when taxing a vehicle.
Government sets out measures to tackle compensation culture, reduce legal costs and cut red tape.
FCO and ABTA issue warning to young British travellers about the importance of travel insurance.
FCO issues warning about inadequate insurance cover for holiday activities
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