UK To Require Proof Of Insurance At Fuel Pump?

Drivers in the United Kingdom will have another thing to worry about every time they pull up to the pump. In addition to wondering if they'll have enough money in the bank to pay for the exorbitant price of fuel, they may need to check if they paid their car insurance premium on time.

In an effort to crack down on auto insurance scofflaws, the British government wants to team up with gas stations to identify drivers who haven't paid their premiums, and prevent them from filling up. The proposed plan will use automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to scan vehicle license plates, and cross-check them with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) database. Vehicles with records that show they have not paid their auto insurance or are untaxed will be prevented from filling up.

LexSucks - 3/20/2012 11:51:37 AM

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Stupid. All this does is raise the price of gas for the non-insured, and gives the insured a money making opportunity. "Hey!! You can siphon out this gas for 20 quid more than I paid for it.”