Road Traffic Offences
Lords · Question HL181 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 27 May 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Bradshaw
To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to improve public awareness of the penalties for (1) uninsured driving, and (2) failing to stop after an accident.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 27 May 2026
Enforcement of road traffic law is an operational matter for the police, and sentencing in individual cases is a matter for the independent courts.Since 2011, Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) has enabled action to be taken against those who keep a v...