DRIVERS WARNING: You could be hit with £1,000 fines for a simple error
The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers that they could be hit with a £1,000 fine for a simple error.
This is due to a loophole in the law that means drivers could be fined even if they are not to blame for the offence.
The loophole relates to the way that the DVLA processes insurance information.
When you renew your car insurance, your insurer will send your details to the DVLA. However, there is a period of time between when you renew your insurance and when the DVLA updates its records.
During this time, you could be driving without insurance and not even know it.
If you are caught driving without insurance, you could be fined £1,000 and given six penalty points on your licence.
Here are some tips to avoid being fined for driving without insurance:- Make sure you renew your car insurance on time.
- Check that the DVLA has received your insurance details.
- If you are unsure whether you are insured, contact your insurer.
To do this, you will need to contact the DVLA and provide proof that you were insured at the time of the offence.
The DVLA will then review your appeal and make a decision.If your appeal is successful, the fine will be cancelled.
Remember, it is your responsibility to make sure that you are insured to drive.If you are caught driving without insurance, you could face a hefty fine and penalty points on your license.
So, make sure you renew your insurance on time and check that the DVLA has received your details.
