Over 7,000 uninsured vehicles in West Midlands taken off the roads as police crack down on law-breaking motorists
Over 7,000 uninsured vehicles have been taken off the road across the West Midlands in 2025, new figures show.
Through roadside checks and multi-agency operations, delivered in partnership with the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB), West Midlands Police officers are targeting drivers without insurance as well as those committing the Fatal Four offences that put lives at risk.
The “Fatal Four” offences - drink or drug driving, speeding, using a mobile device while driving, and not wearing a seatbelt - remain the main causes of death or serious injury on our roads.
Chief Inspector Keeley Bevington from West Midlands Police's Roads Policing Unit, said: “Driving without insurance is a serious risk to everyone on the road. If you choose to break the law, you’re not only endangering lives but also jeopardising your own future.
“Our officers are working around the clock, every single day, to identify uninsured drivers and take action. We will find you, we will seize your vehicle, and we will prosecute. The message is simple: stay insured, drive responsibly, and help us keep our roads safe.”
West Midlands Police are continuing to run targeted operations to tackle these dangerous behaviours as part of a wider effort to reduce collisions and prevent serious harm.
Uninsured drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in collisions and are often linked to wider criminal activity. Recent operations have uncovered serious crimes, including violent offences, drug supply, and knife crime.
In the UK, every driver must have at least third-party insurance before getting behind the wheel, yet thousands still take the risk, putting themselves and others in harm’s way.
The consequences are severe which could result in a £300 fine, six penalty points, and in serious cases, an unlimited fine, a driving ban, and even having your vehicle seized and destroyed.
Losing your car also means losing your freedom - no way to get to work, take the kids to school, or travel where you need to go.
