The DVLA's view of using non-EU registered vehicles in UK, and includes details of insurance requirements:-
Motor Insurance for visiting and imported vehicles : Directgov - Motoring
Try this HU thread for obtaining insurance in EU for non-EU vehicles:-
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...t=eu+insurance
I have not followed their links but feel sure that insurance is purchaseable even at a seemingly unreasonable cost.
For Marc to be in his plight suggests a total contempt or naievity. Surely, in planning and executing his drive to almost the antipode of his home, he must have been sufficiently aware of the important of having insurance - to comply with local laws as much for his own peace of mind.
The UK, in having a fairly efficient punishment/deterrent process, is not at fault, although the laxity of other countries on the way could instill a false sence of security.
To blame the British Police (no friends of mine) or the UK for his sorry mess is disingenuous indeed.
I hope it all goes smoothly for him from now on.
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