IN A REPORT published in today's Times newspaper the number of deaths caused by uninsured drivers has risen by nearly a third in the last six years, yet offenders have been dished out softer penalties.
The figures show the average fines for driving without insurance have dropped by 17 per cent since 1997, from £224 to £185. But uninsured drivers are killing a record four people a week.
The Government have disclosed the statistics in the run-up to its crack down on reckless driving, including texting, applying make-up and drinking coffee at the wheel. There will also be curbs on Britain's 1.5million uninsured drivers.
Theresa Villiers, the Shadow Transport Secretary, said: “Labour has repeatedly sent out the wrong message to irresponsible drivers who flout the law and dodge paying insurance. Under Labour crime does really pay.”
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