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Andy Moody, founder and Managing Director at GoShorty said: \u201cPicking up a new car should be a positive experience and an exciting moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t let it be tainted by an error which could leave you facing six points on your licence, a hefty fine for driving uninsured, or even a day in court.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s far cheaper and more sensible to take out a short-term car insurance policy to cover the drive home, than it is to fork out on the \u00a3300 penalty for driving uninsured!\u201d<\/p>\n
According to GOV.UK, it is \u201cillegal to drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place without at least third-party insurance\u201d.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n As well as on-the-spot fines, drivers could be disqualified from driving or issued an unlimited fine if the case goes to court.\u00a0Police officers also have the power to seize and even destroy a vehicle which is driven uninsured.<\/p>\n TempCover has also warned motorists can only drive a new vehicle once they have a valid insurance policy in place.<\/p>\n They stress it is a legal requirement to have insurance at all times, even just to drive a vehicle home from the garage or dealer.<\/p>\n The car insurance experts have also backed temporary cover as a solution until drivers can get a longer-term policy.<\/p>\n They explained: \u201cOnce you\u2019ve signed the paperwork and it\u2019s all yours, the first thing you\u2019ll want to do is take your new motor out for a spin, but that\u2019s where you could end up in trouble.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you\u2019re waiting for your new annual policy to begin or just need to time to find the best insurance deal for your new car, don\u2019t worry because you can get drive away insurance that covers you until you arrange annual cover.\u201d<\/p>\n
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