The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has partnered with police officers from Greater Manchester, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, Cheshire, and Humberside Police to crack down on uninsured vehicles along more than 100 miles of the M62. This followed a successful multi-force collaboration on the M4 in April.

Chief Constable Jo Shiner, Sussex Police, NPCC lead for roads policing, said “I am delighted to see MIB coordinating Operation M62 during July. This is a month we know has higher rates of collisions resulting in death and injury than any other month during the year. Working alongside our key partner MIB, to take risk off our roads, is making our roads safer for all.”

Martin Saunders, head of enforcement at MIB said “Following the success of Operation M4, it’s clear that supporting forces in designating time to focus on uninsured driving allows this issue to be tackled head on in a targeted and consistent manner. We know the benefits will be widely felt across all different areas of the community, making the M62 and surrounding areas safer.”

More than 180 vehicles were stopped during the day-long operation. And more than a third (38%) uncovered secondary offences in addition to the vehicle being uninsured.