Fed-up UK motorists want to see a four-fold increase in fines for those caught driving uninsured, according to a survey.
The current fine for getting behind the wheel without insurance is around £200.
But the 2,000 people polled by insurance company Direct Line came out with an average figure of £900 for the fine they would like to see imposed.
In addition, 34% wanted those caught to have to take their driving test again, while 28% would support life driving bans for offenders.
Also, 77% would like an uninsured drivers' hotline or website where they could "shop" someone they knew was driving while uninsured.
Direct Line motor underwriting director Andy Goldby said: "We fully support what the UK's fed-up motorists want.
"Those responsible drivers who insure their cars have had enough of the additional £30 on their premiums that these uninsured drivers cost them.
"They want harsher penalties, larger fines and a hotline to give information on those driving uninsured, though most of all they want decisive action."
Road safety minister Mike Penning said: "Uninsured driving is a serious offence, which is why the courts are able to fine offenders up to £5,000 as well as ban them from driving.
"In addition, uninsured drivers face having their car seized. More than 400 uninsured vehicles are taken off the roads every day."
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