More than 2,500 uninsured vehicles have been seized across Staffordshire in the first ten months of 2026, Staffordshire Police has revealed.

Across the UK, a total of 134,157 uninsured vehicles have been reported seized between 1 January and 31 October this year, with 2,561 of these taken off the road by officers in Staffordshire.

The police force is now supporting the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) as it launches Operation Drive Insured.

Operation Drive is a nationwide campaign running until Sunday 15 November aimed at tackling uninsured drivers and safeguarding the public.

Inspector Chris Moss, from the Staffordshire Police road crime team, said: "Driving without insurance is simply reckless.

"We work closely with the MIB to target drivers who don't insure their vehicles, alongside our daily work on the road network to identify uninsured drivers and take action.

"Uninsured drivers are more likely to be behind the wheel of vehicles that are not roadworthy and often don't take insurance because they don't have a licence or have been disqualified from driving.

"Every uninsured driver also increases the cost for those who abide by the law."

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Staffordshire Police said officers will continue to carry out proactive operations to stop vehicles and check they are being driven with the correct insurance policies.

The police confirmed they will also remain on the lookout for other offences being committed on the roads, including speeding, drink and drug driving and using a mobile phone while driving.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "If you are aware of an uninsured vehicle on the road, you can report it to the police online or by calling 101.

"If you drive without insurance, you face a £300 penalty notice and six penalty points on your licence. You may also have your car seized and destroyed.

"If you go to court, you could receive an unlimited fine or be disqualified from driving."