Insurers are implementing new requirements for customers in an attempt to crack down on uninsured driving.
Motoring editor with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert told The Pat Kenny Show that many people may have already received notifications from their provider about this.
“Basically, they won’t give you insurance now, a new policy or renew your existing policy without your driver number,” she said.
“Your driver number pack can be found on your licence and if you don’t know where it is, just Google it because it’s actually easier to see it visibly.”
Garda Christmas Road Safety Campaign. Photo: Eamonn Farrell/© RollingNews.ieMs Herbert said that this will make it easier for Gardaí to check if a car is uninsured.
“It’s a driver number and it basically stays with you your entire life as a motorist,” she said.
“The idea of this again, it’s to address the uninsured drivers and it gives a Gardaí more information.
“If they stop you at the side of the road, they can, up to now, be able to check whether the car is insured, now they’ll be able to get all sorts of information about the driver - and that’s what this is about.”
According to Ms Herbert, this requirement will come into effect from the 31st of March.
Speed cameras
She also said that new road cameras will be used to regulate speeds near Slane bridge.
“This, historically, has been quite a dangerous spot,” Ms Herbert said.
“So that’s the reason for that, again it’s the usual – three penalty points and €160, if you go to court you can increase to five points in a fine of up to €1,000.”
Ms Herbert said this will encourage motorists to lower their speeds.
Main image: Driving test.
