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In countries like The Netherlands it is impossible to drive around uninsured. So that is probably why the number is so low.

• JumpCrisscross 6mo ago
  > it is impossible to drive around uninsured How?
  • retired 6mo ago
    Because fines are automatic. If you register a vehicle to your name and don't insure it within 28 days you get a €500 fine. The government can fine you up to three times a year for a total of €1500. And that is if you actually pay the fines. If you do not pay the fines and let the fees stack up, you are looking at around €4500 per year. And if you are caught driving uninsured that is a €700 fine on top of all that. With many police cars now having ANPR systems it just isn't possible to drive around uninsured without receiving fines that cost way more than just getting insurance.
    • JumpCrisscross 6mo ago
      > If you register a vehicle to your name and don't insure it within 28 days you get a €500 fine Oh, this is actually a really good idea. Wild we don't link those systems.
      • retired 6mo ago
        I still see dozens of unplated mopeds in The Netherlands so the system is not perfect but they are trying to fix it.
    • jacquesm 6mo ago
      And quite possibly your vehicle will get impounded and sold at auction.