Rise in uninsured cars in Cambridgeshire

There has been a rise in the number of uninsured cars seized in Cambridgeshire.

Police seized 1872 uninsured vehicles last year, an average of five vehicles every day.

This was a 12 per cent increase on 2022, when 1677 vehicles were seized.

Officers have said uninsured vehicles pose a "significant risk" to other drivers as it could leave them out of pocket.

Driving without insurance could result in a fine and a ban.

Inspector Ed Finn from Cambridgeshire Police:

"The number of cars seized last year shows uninsured drivers are still a problem but also what we are doing every day to keep the roads safe.

"We will always look to take uninsured drivers off the roads because they are a liability and law-abiding drivers are sick and tired of having to pay increases in insurance premiums, partly because of uninsured drivers.

"No insurance can also be an indicator of other offences such as driving with no licence, using a stolen vehicle or drugs."

Police have said seized vehicles will only be released once the owner has bought valid insurance.

Failure to do so could result in it being crushed.