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)

Yes
No, but the penalties should be harsher than they currently are
No
I don't know

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Poll: Should there be a mandatory prison sentence for uninsured drivers?

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