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# Your Say
Poll: Should there be a mandatory prison sentence for uninsured drivers?
A new survey has shown that almost 7 per cent of people have had their vehicle damaged by an uninsured driver, so should the penalties be harsher?
A SURVEY PUBLISHED by AA Motor Insurance yesterday has shown that almost 7 per cent of people have had their vehicle damaged by an uninsured driver.
The insurance company said that this “reckless minority” of drivers was adding up to €40 to the costs that motorists pay for their insurance. AA called on the gardaí to address the problem but recognised that it can sometimes be an “honest mistake”, for example if a married person changes policy and forgets to include their partner.
Currently, those caught driving without insurance are subject to five penalty points and a fine of up to €2,500 and/or a possible term of imprisonment.
So we want to know: Should people driving without insurance face a mandatory prison sentence?
Poll Results:
No, but the penalties should be harsher than they currently are (2599)
No (2174)
Yes (1069)
I don't know (590)
Related: Uninsured drivers responsible for 7 per cent of vehicle damage>
