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Drivers warned fines could double to £600 for mistake 1.6 million could be guilty of

Recently, the UK Government's Road Safety Strategy proposes raising the initial fine for uninsured driving to £600 from £300, warning many motorists could unintentionally break the law.
MoneySuperMarket found 4% of UK drivers—around 1.6 million motorists—are unaware their policies expire, and Alicia Hempsted urged checking documents or contacting insurers this year.
Go Compare data shows that the closer to the renewal date you get, the more you could end up paying, 'He explained'. Ryan Fulthorpe, an expert at Go Compare, revealed you can buy up to 29 days early to lock in prices.
An IN10 conviction can lead to long-term costs, with drivers paying over £766 for insurance, reflecting potential future financial penalties, especially if fines double to £600 as proposed.
Drivers face higher premiums after last year's increases, and those matching the current average of £436 could save £191 by renewing early.

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