The Government has announced that under tough new rules any person who dodges paying out for a car insurance for young driver policy risks facing both a hefty fine and having his or her vehicle crushed.
However, it is not only those who fail to obtain a car insurance for young driver policy who risk the wrath of the new rules. It is also true that even non-road-going vehicle owners can be punished under the new rules.
However, if those who keep a non-insured vehicle in a driveway or garage successfully apply for a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN), they can rest assured that they will not be at risk, either of being fined of having a vehicle crushed.
The new rules have come in as part of a bid to crack down on uninsured motorists and will be enforced by the Motor Insurers' Bureau in conjunction with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
However, the proposals have come in for criticism from some groups, including AA Insurance.
A spokesperson from the insurer comments, "This could hit people who happen to be away or who are in hospital when their car insurance is up for renewal.
"At the same time this will not deal with the sort of people who are not recorded at all by the DVLA.
"The big question is whether the Government will have enough money in its budget to publicise the change in the law."
Despite these criticisms, some have said that by punishing uninsured drivers, who are thought to add up to £40 to the cost of every car insurance for young driver policy, the new law will help make cheap vehicle insurance available to more motorists.