The number of rogue drivers on Britain’s roads has dropped significantly, according to the results of a joint police and government operation.
Compared with a similar operation in 2006, fewer motorists were found to be driving without a valid licence, insurance or MOT.
Operation V79 showed the level of unlicensed drivers stopped fell to 0.8% from 1.6% in 2006; the level of vehicles which were without a current MOT fell from 4.2% to 1.5%; and drivers without valid vehicle tax fell to 1% from 2% in 2006.
Jim Fitzpatrick, roads safety minister, said: ‘Unlicensed and uninsured drivers are a menace on our roads, so I am delighted to hear that significantly fewer people were committing these serious offences.’
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