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DVLA will compare its records with details of vehicles on the MID - the UK's central record of vehicle Insurance.
If a vehicle does not have insurance and a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) has not been made , the registered keeper could face :-
- a fixed penalty of £100
- their vehicle being clamped, seized and disposed of,
and
- a court prosecution with a maximum fine of £1,000.00
These new measures are in addition to the powers the policy already have to seize an uninsured vehicle and fine the driver.
If you want to check your vehicle is recorded as 'insured' on the MID record, visit the free service at
www.askMID.com
Do not contact DVLA as only your insurance provider can update your insurance details on the MID. If your vehicle registration number is not on the MID, contact your insurance provider immediately to get the MID updated. Please be aware that it takes up to 7 days for any update including the registering of a new vehicle to show on the MID.
What this means for you
- If you are keeping your vehicle for use on the road and it is not insured, INSURE IT NOW.
- If you are keeping your vehicle off the road and it is not insured you must make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). If it is taxed you need to return the disc (including nil discs) on a V14 form to DVLA. For more information and to get a V14 form visit www.direct.gov.uk/stayinsured