The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has launched its ‘Stay Insured’ campaign, designed to target drivers who may be wavering when it comes to renewing their insurance policies due to increased financial pressures.  The campaign is being fronted by Natalie Pinkham, host of ‘You’re Nicked’ and ‘Police Interceptors’.  A new research report shows:

• 1 in 10 18-34 year old drivers are unaware that car insurance is a legal requirement

• 3 in 4 drivers are currently looking for ways to reduce motor insurance costs

• About 900,000 drivers under the age of 30 are currently driving without insurance

• 60% of drivers think they are likely to be caught and only 7% are aware of all the possible consequences when they are caught.

The Motor Insurance Database lies at the heart of being able to detect uninsured drivers and is used by the police to seize about 500 vehicles a day.

The Stay Insured campaign highlights the consequences of driving without insurance which include: vehicle seizure by police, six licence penalty points, and a £200 penalty.

MIB urges drivers to Stay Insured … you can’t afford not to.  For more advice visit www.askMID.com