Parts of the Black Country named as uninsured driving hotspots - here's where and what residents think
The data revealed that Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Sandwell were among the areas for having the most uninsured drivers.
Parts of the Black Country are a hotspot for uninsured drivers, according to new analysis.
More than 8,200 uninsured vehicles have been seized by West Midlands Police so far this year and nationally an uninsured vehicle is seized every four minutes across the UK.
The analysis has been released today by Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) to coincide with the launch of their operation drive insured campaign, a nationwide initiative tackling uninsured driving and making roads safer.
MIB estimates there are 335,000 uninsured vehicles on our roads on any given day.
The data revealed that Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Sandwell were among the areas for having the most uninsured drivers.
Birmingham ranked 4th for its B16 area and 7th for its B25 area. Sandwell ranked 13th and Wolverhampton ranked 15th on the list.
We went out on the streets of Wolverhampton to find out what residents thought about the findings.
Patrick Marsh said: “When you’re careful with your own car and you do everything right and then you hit a car that has no insurance you’re in trouble.”
His wife Sue Marsh added: “Thank goodness the police can catch them.”
Across the West Midlands, 393 claims were submitted against uninsured drivers from September 2024 to September 2026.
Wolverhampton resident Sarah called for more random checks, saying: “I know for a fact they were doing pull ins in Codsall where I work and I think it’s good when that happens because it promotes doing the right thing.
“It is a problem nationwide with people thinking it’s okay to get in a car and drive uninsured. It’s a sad thing.”
Mavis Lee said: “People need to change. It’s not just Wolverhampton, everywhere you go people are bad drivers.”
Some of the other problematic areas were Kingston upon Hull, Thurrock and Mid Ulster.
A spokesperson from West Midlands Police said: “Keeping everyone safe on our roads is a priority for us.
“Driving without insurance is reckless, dangerous, and puts lives at risk every single day. We work closely with the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) to target drivers who fail to insure their vehicles. We run operations across our force area to tackle uninsured drivers. Our officers are working around the clock, every single day, to identify uninsured drivers and take action.
“In 2025 we seized 9,291 vehicles for no insurance or licence.
“The consequences are severe: a £300 fine, six penalty points, and in serious cases, an unlimited fine, a driving ban, and having your vehicle seized and destroyed.
“Our message is simple; stay insured, drive responsibly, and help us keep our roads safe.”
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