What penalty may be imposed on the owner of a vehicle that is driven without insurance?

Correct answer

A fine and immobilisation of the vehicle.

If the owner of a vehicle drives without compulsory insurance, they face significant penalties that include both financial fines and the possibility of the vehicle being immobilised. These measures are: Financial Penalty: The owner may be fined an amount ranging between 601 and 3,005 euros. The amount of the fine depends on several factors, such as whether the vehicle was in circulation at the time of the offence, the type of vehicle, the service it provides, the seriousness of the harm caused by the lack of insurance, the duration of this situation, and whether it is a repeated offence. Immobilisation of the Vehicle: In addition to the fine, the vehicle may be immobilised. This involves its impoundment or sealing, either in a public place or at the owner's home, for a period that may be one month. In cases of repeat offences, this period is extended to three months, and if there is a breach of the impoundment, it can reach one year.