Government cuts red tape by scrapping motor insurance certificates

Friday, 16 December 2011 01:21

The AA has said it is pleased with the government's announcement that it is to cut red tape for motorists.

Yesterday (December 15th 2011), the Department for Transport (DfT) said it intends to abolish, simplify or improve more than a third of its road regulations after receiving feedback from the public.

One of the measures being scrapped is the need for a paper or electronic motor insurance certificate.

Simon Douglas, director of AA Insurance, said he is pleased to hear this, as certificates are rarely needed, plus police can check the national database to make sure cars are insured anyway.

"I'm delighted that the government has taken notice of public submissions that should make life easier for motorists. Abolishing paper or electronic certificates will cut administration costs and red tape for drivers and businesses," he added.

The DfT also said that paper counterparts for driving licences will no longer be needed by 2015.

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