Proactive patrols get results in Rayners Lane

Dear Resident,

Vehicle seizure for driving without insurance.

On Monday the 8th of December 2025 South Harrow Tasking Team officers led by Sergeant Exworthy continued their proactive patrols of Rayners Lane. 

Officers stopped a vehicle and subsequent checks revealed that the driver was driving without insurance. The Vehicle was seized by police and the driver reported to court for the offence. 

This was the second vehicle seized for driving with no insurance in one shift!

Proactive patrols get results in Rayners Lane and improve road safety.

'Uninsured driving remains a huge problem in the UK. Every 20 minutes, someone in the UK is impacted by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver, with one person each day suffering life-altering injuries. The issue is estimated to cost the UK economy £1bn every year, including compensation for victims, emergency services, medical costs and loss of productivity. Uninsured driving is often linked with wider criminal activity including drug running, drink-driving, speeding and money laundering.

Uninsured drivers receive a £300 fixed penalty notice, six points on their licence, whilst their seized vehicle may even end up crushed. If the case goes to court, the uninsured driver may also receive an unlimited fine and even a driving ban. Being caught driving uninsured can affect every part of their life – a loss of your independence, an inability to care for dependents (such as taking their children to school), and even affected job prospects as a driving conviction can show up on background searches.' mib.org.uk