Driving without insurance is not a victimless crime, someone has to pay; and it's law-abiding drivers who pay the price through higher premiums and reduced safety on our roads, South Yorkshire Police say.
The force says that in the UK, every 20 minutes someone is hit by an uninsured driver and once a week one person loses their life.
Seizing cars is daily business for officers and this year they have seized an average of 11 vehicles every day. Over the next week, additional officers from the roads policing team will be on patrol to crack down on those who are uninsured, supported by response and neighbourhood officers.
Last year the force seized 3,864 vehicles, and already this year it has taken over 3,600 from the roads.
Police say that if you are caught driving while uninsured, you could face a minimum of a £300 fine and six penalty points. Court appearances and driving bans are also possible.
You can check your insurance status at www.askMID.com. For those facing financial hardship, police say there are ways to reduce premiums — such as choosing less powerful vehicles, installing black boxes, and limiting mileage. Driving without insurance is never an option.