Uninsured drivers are now being hit by larger fines if found to be in charge of a vehicle. However, research from the AA reveals the public still wants tougher sanctions for this group.

From August 16th, the Department for Transport increased the fixed penalty for individuals driving without insurance from £200 to £300, plus six points being added to their licence.

This was the first time this fine has been increased since 2000, but according to respondents to a new AA survey, the change does not go far enough to deter this type of offence.

The poll revealed four out of five Brits feel uninsured driving penalties 'are not tough enough'.

In response, Simon Douglas, director of AA Insurance, commented: "Uninsured drivers cost this country at least £380 million every year and add about £33 to the cost of every car insurance policy, quite apart from emergency services and court costs.

He added that although the penalties are already severe, the current regime is "clearly not a deterrent".

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