With recent data from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) revealing thatManchester’s M18 postal area in Gorton ranks 8th nationally as UK’s worst hotspots for uninsured motorists GMP has been cracking down
During the day of action, officers intercepted vehicles and directed them to designated checkpoints for compliance inspections.
The day saw 88 vehicles stopped,5 vehicles seized and one driver arrested for drug driving
Sergeant Rebecca McElroy, Roads Policing Unit, said: “The M18 postcode was identified as the eighth worst in the UK for uninsured drivers.
“According to MIB statistics, one person is killed every week by an uninsured driver, and every 20 minutes someone is hit by one.
“Every day, someone suffers life-changing injuries because of this crime. Driving without insurance is not acceptable. It’s six penalty points and a fine, but more importantly, it’s about doing what’s right and keeping our roads safe.”
