Simon French (@simonfrenchmib) 's Twitter Profile
Simon French

@simonfrenchmib

Law Enforcement Liaison Officer at MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau). Engaging with police partners on uninsured and untraced driving. Retweets are not endorsements.

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calendar_today02-10-2021 17:05:03

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In Basildon with ⁦@EPRoadsPolicing⁩ stopping vehicles for traffic offences.4 drivers reported for uninsured driving with 1 arrested on suspicion of drug driving. A stolen van recovered with driver arrested. 2 further cars seized. Top results from a top team #DriveInsured

In Basildon with ⁦@EPRoadsPolicing⁩ stopping vehicles for traffic offences.4 drivers reported for uninsured driving with 1 arrested on suspicion of drug driving. A stolen van recovered with driver arrested. 2 further cars seized. Top results from a top team #DriveInsured
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Thanks Richard aitsuk.com for allowing me to talk with officers joining Norfolk & Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team & discuss all things Drive Insured A welcoming & knowledgeable group with a wide range of policing experience who made the session very enjoyable through their positive discussions #DriveInsured

Thanks Richard <a href="/aitsukcom/">aitsuk.com</a> for allowing me to talk with officers joining <a href="/NSRAPT/">Norfolk & Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team</a> &amp; discuss all things <a href="/DriveInsured/">Drive Insured</a> A welcoming &amp; knowledgeable group with a wide range of policing experience who made the session very enjoyable through their positive discussions  #DriveInsured
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Thanks to TVP Roads Policing for hosting me for MIB lead “Op M4” targeting uninsured driving on M4 between South Wales and Berkshire. Some great results removing high risk vehicles and drivers from our roads. Organised by Hayley Sutcliffe with great co-operation from all 5 forces #driveInsured

Thanks to <a href="/tvprp/">TVP Roads Policing</a> for hosting me for MIB lead “Op M4” targeting uninsured driving on M4 between South Wales and Berkshire. Some great results removing high risk vehicles and drivers from our roads. Organised by <a href="/HayleySMIB/">Hayley Sutcliffe</a> with great co-operation from all 5 forces #driveInsured
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With Roads & Transport MPS Barking and Dagenham Council & TfL Taxi & Private Hire in Barking checking driving documents, and goods & private hire vehicle compliance. Thanks to the policing team who stopped lots of vehicles, with 4 being seized for no insurance and another driver reported for the offence #DriveInsured

With <a href="/MPSRTPC/">Roads & Transport MPS</a> <a href="/lbbdcouncil/">Barking and Dagenham Council</a> &amp; <a href="/TfLTPH/">TfL Taxi & Private Hire</a> in Barking checking driving documents, and goods &amp; private hire vehicle compliance.  Thanks to the policing team who stopped lots of vehicles, with 4 being seized for no insurance and another driver reported for the offence #DriveInsured
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You could receive a fixed penalty of £300 and six penalty points on your licence if you are caught driving a vehicle that you are not insured to drive. If the case goes to court you could get an unlimited fine and be disqualified from driving.

You could receive a fixed penalty of £300 and six penalty points on your licence if you are caught driving a vehicle that you are not insured to drive.

If the case goes to court you could get an unlimited fine and be disqualified from driving.
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Spent 2/5 with TVP Roads Policing Thames Valley Police Specials in Chesham40+ vehicles stopped mostly for phone & seatbelt offences. Disappointing so many drivers continue to commit such dangerous offences.2 uninsured vehicles stopped with 1 of the drivers also arrested for drug driving. #DriveInsured

Spent 2/5 with <a href="/tvprp/">TVP Roads Policing</a> <a href="/ThamesVP/">Thames Valley Police</a> Specials in Chesham40+ vehicles stopped mostly for phone &amp; seatbelt offences. Disappointing so many drivers continue to commit such dangerous offences.2 uninsured vehicles stopped with 1 of the drivers also arrested for drug driving. #DriveInsured
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15/5 in High Wycombe with TVP Roads Policing Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency for an uninsured driving op organised by #P0129. Officers deployed with assistance of Drive Insured data. 30+ vehicles seized for insurance, licence or no tax offences. 2 arrests, 1x drug/driving, and 1 suspected of multiple burglaries

15/5 in High Wycombe with <a href="/tvprp/">TVP Roads Policing</a> <a href="/DVLAgovuk/">Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency</a> for an uninsured driving op organised by #P0129. Officers deployed with assistance of <a href="/DriveInsured/">Drive Insured</a> data. 30+ vehicles seized for insurance, licence or no tax offences. 2 arrests, 1x drug/driving, and 1 suspected of multiple burglaries
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29/5 spent the afternoon with #RHPT Jewellery Quarter Police DVSA Enforcement Among the 23 vehicles stopped were 7 which were uninsured, 1 for 9+ months and another which the driver tried to insure on the move as they followed police to the stop site. #DriveInsured

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Thanks to Kent Roads Policing (RPU) for the invite to their Op at Dartford Crossing alongside Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency . Lots of vehicles stopped with many being overweight or having serious defects, making them a hazard to other road users. Thankfully all vehicles stopped were insured #DriveInsured

Thanks to <a href="/KentPoliceRoads/">Kent Roads Policing (RPU)</a> for the invite to their Op at Dartford Crossing alongside <a href="/DVSAgovuk/">Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency</a> . Lots of vehicles stopped with many being overweight or having serious defects, making them a hazard to other road users. Thankfully all vehicles stopped were insured #DriveInsured
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Out with MPSSpecials Special PCs at today’s road safety op. Most officers present giving up their own time to help keep our roads safe from illegal drivers & unroadworthy vehicles. 4 arrests for offences including drink/drive and several uninsured cars seized #DriveInsured

Out with <a href="/MPSSpecials/">MPSSpecials</a> <a href="/SurreySpecial/">Special PCs</a> at today’s road safety op. Most officers present giving up their own time to help keep our roads safe from illegal drivers &amp; unroadworthy vehicles. 4 arrests for offences including drink/drive and several uninsured cars seized #DriveInsured
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5 police forces worked together today to tackle #UninsuredDriving along the M62. Operation M62 is the second multi-force one-day operation across UK motorways, led by MIB, and has seen over 180 vehicles stopped and 23 #seized so far today. (1/3) ➡️ ow.ly/mhGr50SzKpu

5 police forces worked together today to tackle #UninsuredDriving along the M62.

Operation M62 is the second multi-force one-day operation across UK motorways, led by MIB, and has seen over 180 vehicles stopped and 23 #seized so far today. (1/3)

➡️ ow.ly/mhGr50SzKpu
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Today, we’ve taken part in #OperationM62 with Drive Insured, to crackdown on uninsured motorists and make our roads safer. Find out more: orlo.uk/q9WDq

Today, we’ve taken part in #OperationM62 with <a href="/DriveInsured/">Drive Insured</a>, to crackdown on uninsured motorists and make our roads safer. 

Find out more: orlo.uk/q9WDq
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Busy 2 weeks out with UK police Roads Policing - Surrey Police - UK @SussexRoadsPol Northants Roads Policing Team MPSSpecials GMP Traffic #OpM62 to focus on the menace of uninsured driving. Great to see the relentless desire to keep our roads safe from illegal and selfish drivers. Thanks from all Drive Insured

Busy 2 weeks out with UK police <a href="/SurreyRoadCops/">Roads Policing - Surrey Police - UK</a> @SussexRoadsPol <a href="/Northants_RPT/">Northants Roads Policing Team</a> <a href="/MPSSpecials/">MPSSpecials</a> <a href="/gmptraffic/">GMP Traffic</a> #OpM62 to focus on the menace of uninsured driving. Great to see the relentless desire to keep our roads safe from illegal and selfish drivers. Thanks from  all <a href="/DriveInsured/">Drive Insured</a>
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I was grateful to be invited along to this big operation focusing on all aspects of uninsured driving and road safety. It remains illegal to ride a private e-scooter or e-bike (with certain modifications) on public roads and police have the power to seize and dispose of them.

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Today Southend was the chosen location for a new collaboration between Drive Insured and @EPRoadsPolicing specifically targeting the menace of uninsured driving. A range of pro-active tactics are being used to identify, stop + seize vehicles. Over 10 seized so far #DriveInsured

Today Southend was the chosen  location for a new collaboration between <a href="/DriveInsured/">Drive Insured</a> and @EPRoadsPolicing specifically targeting the menace of uninsured driving. A range of pro-active tactics are being used to identify, stop + seize vehicles. Over 10 seized so far #DriveInsured
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Spent 3 days with ⁦Paul Farley⁩ ⁦Andy Trotter⁩ ⁦MPSSpecials⁩ #VET in Hyde Park area in response to public concerns over anti-social driving. Having a high value car doesn’t negate the mandatory requirement for insurance. 60 vehicles seized #DriveInsured

Spent 3 days with ⁦<a href="/PaulFarleyMIB/">Paul Farley</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/AndyTrotterMIB/">Andy Trotter</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/MPSSpecials/">MPSSpecials</a>⁩ #VET in Hyde Park area in response to public concerns over anti-social driving. Having a high value car doesn’t negate the mandatory requirement for insurance. 60 vehicles seized #DriveInsured
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We're delighted to be expanding #OpScalis. Our support enables 8 more forces to dedicate officer time to tackle #UninsuredDriving. West Yorkshire Police Essex Police have already begun their activity, with more forces to join in late summer and autumn. ➡️ ow.ly/9pU250SYj8f

We're delighted to be expanding #OpScalis. Our support enables 8 more forces to dedicate officer time to tackle #UninsuredDriving.

<a href="/WestYorksPolice/">West Yorkshire Police</a> <a href="/EssexPoliceUK/">Essex Police</a> have already begun their activity, with more forces to join in late summer and autumn.

➡️ ow.ly/9pU250SYj8f
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Out with @EPRoadsPolicing #OpScalis an ongoing Initiative between Essex Police & Drive Insured to combat uninsured driving. Great to have CEO Angus Eaton along to see the pro-active work and challenges faced by officers in identifying & seizing vehicles. 10 seized.#DriveInsured

Out with @EPRoadsPolicing #OpScalis an ongoing Initiative between <a href="/EssexPoliceUK/">Essex Police</a> &amp; <a href="/DriveInsured/">Drive Insured</a> to combat uninsured driving. Great to have CEO Angus Eaton along to see the pro-active work and challenges faced by officers in identifying &amp; seizing vehicles. 10 seized.#DriveInsured
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Do you know the top four signs of a #GhostBroker insurance policy? Ghost Broking scam sees fraudsters pose as legitimate insurance companies but provide fake or fraudulent policy documents, leaving you #uninsured. Spot the red flags 🚩: ow.ly/K78a50TLpE6

Do you know the top four signs of a #GhostBroker insurance policy?

Ghost Broking scam sees fraudsters pose as legitimate insurance companies but provide fake or fraudulent policy documents, leaving you #uninsured. 

Spot the red flags 🚩: ow.ly/K78a50TLpE6