ASKMID website provides commercial vehicle drivers with results, and reassurance (Sept 2007)

As the debate about uninsured driving becomes a more public issue than ever before, the MIB has taken an important step to protect commercial policyholders and their drivers.

The ASKMID website, at  www.askmid.com offers commercial vehicle drivers the opportunity to check that their vehicle is on the MID. Within seconds, they receive confirmation, so they can drive that day and not risk having their vehicle seized by the Police for appearing to be uninsured. And if their vehicle is not on the MID they will receive a warning of the risk, and a clear message to contact their insurance provider immediately, to get the insured vehicle’s details onto the MID right away.

Nobody wants vehicles wrongfully seized by the Police because details are not on the MID.  ASKMID will help the authorities, the insurers and their drivers alike to make sure that the only vehicles the Police take off our roads are those that are uninsured. That will make the roads safer for us all.

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Smile, you're on camera  Automotive Insight -  November 2007. The impact of ANPR cameras on the motor trade sector is considered.

MIB Boosted after uninsured clampdown  Post Magazine - 15 November 2007. Figures released at the ABI's Motor Conference signal an early victory has been won in the fight against uninsured driving.  

Crushing blow for illegal motorists  ABI Press Release - 14 November 2007. Law-breaking motorists are feeling the heat, as record numbers of uninsured vehicles are being seized and crushed according to figures released at the ABI's annual conference.

Man on a Mission Insurance Times article - Oct 2007. The MIB's Ashton West tells about his attempts to eradicate the 'social ill' of uninsured driving.

Vehicle insurance: check your cars are legal  Fleet News article - October 2007.  A new website has been launched that allows fleet operators and drivers to check if any vehicle on their fleet is insured just by entering its registration number.

New uninsured driver clampdown is announced  Motor Trader article - October 2007.  A new website, created by the MIB, allows drivers of vehicles insured on commercial policies limited online access to the Motor Insurance Database.

On 18 April 2007 the MIB launched a major new publicity campaign to raise awareness of the issues that commercial drivers will face if they are stopped by the Police because their vehicle details are not on the MID.  Phase two of the campaign was launched on 16 May 2007.  Further information, including available leaflet/poster downloads, can be found on the MID2 vehicles campaign page

Important information for fleet and motor trade policyholders whose policies expire and renew on the same date with the same insurer and the vehicles are automatically copied over is available.

Fleet and motor trade policyholder leaflets are available which explain your MID obligations and give advice on how to become and remain compliant.

Find out how you can help the Police use Automatic Number Plate Recognition to reduce uninsured driving.