Number of uninsured vehicles on Irish roads increases for a third year

It is estimated that one in 12 vehicles are being driven without insurance

Compensating victims of uninsured drivers adds approximately €30 to €35 to the average motor insurance policy each year.

The number of uninsured private vehicles on Irish roads grew for the third year in a row, according to new research.

The analysis by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) found the total number of private vehicles driving without insurance reached 187,803, an increase of 13,626 over the 2021 figure.