Lawyer for driving without insurance in Brussels
Driving without valid third-party liability (BA) insurance is a criminal offense punishable for the police court is dealt with. The consequences are serious: a fine, a driving ban, and civil liability in a traffic accident. Novex Lawyers, Traffic law lawyer Brussels, defends you in all Belgian police courts.
When do you drive without valid insurance?
You are driving without valid insurance when:
- You have not purchased BA insurance for your vehicle
- Your insurance has expired and not renewed in a timely manner
- You are driving a vehicle that is not in your name and for which you are not covered
- The insurer has cancelled the policy for non-payment
Possible defenses
Novex Lawyers examines whether there is a valid defense: technical error at renewal, insurer administrative error, evidence of timely payment but delayed processing. In certain cases, a denial of fault can be a strong defense.
Civil redress through the GMF
In a traffic accident without valid insurance, the Joint Motor Insurance Fund (GMF) acts as a replacement insurer for victims. The GMF will then recover the full amount from the uninsured driver. Legal assistance is absolutely necessary in this case.
Received summons for driving without insurance? Contact Novex Lawyers today.