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A registered motor vehicle may be legally parked on a public road without valid motor insurance, provided it is not being driven.

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False. Under UK law, any vehicle kept on a public road must maintain valid insurance at all times, regardless of whether it is actively being driven.
Under UK Continuous Insurance Enforcement laws, any vehicle kept or parked on a public road must have valid insurance in place at all times. A vehicle can only be kept without insurance if an official Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) has been registered with the DVLA and the vehicle is stored entirely off public roads, such as on private land or in a garage.

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1
Identify the statutory insurance requirement for vehicles on public roads
UK law mandates continuous insurance coverage for all motor vehicles kept or used on a public highway.
This guarantees that third parties are protected against collision damage or injury caused by or involving the vehicle at all times.
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Evaluate the condition regarding parked and stationary vehicles
Leaving an uninsured vehicle parked on a public road remains an offence under Continuous Insurance Enforcement rules.
The statutory requirement applies to keeping a vehicle on a public road, not merely driving it.

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Continuous Insurance Enforcement rules for vehicles on public roads
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Motor Insurance Coverage and Legalities

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