Named Driver Impound Insurance
What Is Named Driver Impound Insurance?
Named driver impound insurance is a specialist 30-day policy where a qualified driver is added to your impound insurance to collect and drive your vehicle out of the compound. The police may require a named driver on your policy if you are currently banned from driving, have pending convictions that will result in a disqualification, or hold an international driving licence but have been in the UK for over 12 months.
Without a named driver on the policy, the compound will not release your vehicle in these situations. The named driver must meet specific criteria: they must be over 25 years of age, hold a clean full UK driving licence, and be claims-free for the last 5 years. The named driver physically attends the compound, presents the insurance certificate with CID code, and drives your car away on your behalf.
UK Sure specialises in named driver impound insurance for drivers who cannot legally drive themselves. Whether you are banned, under 24, have no valid licence, or hold a foreign licence that is no longer valid in the UK — we work with specialist insurers to find you competitive cover. Named driver policies must be arranged by phone so our team can verify the driver's details and issue your certificate quickly, typically within 60 minutes.
Why Our Named Driver Impound Insurance
Named Driver Requirements
Key Features of Our Named Driver Impound Insurance
Named driver impound insurance lets you add a qualified driver to your policy who can collect your vehicle from the compound on your behalf. Ideal if you are banned, under 24, or hold a licence that is no longer valid in the UK.
Add a Qualified Driver
A named driver over 25 with a clean full UK licence is added to your policy to legally drive your car from the compound.
Policy in Under 60 Minutes
Call our team and we verify the named driver, issue your certificate with CID code, and email it — typically within 60 minutes.
Named driver impound insurance must be arranged by phone because our team needs to verify the driver's details and match your circumstances to the right insurer. This is not a generic online product — it is a specialist policy tailored to your situation.
Frequently asked questions
1. Why do the police require a named driver on some impound policies?
The police require a named driver when the policyholder cannot legally drive. This includes drivers who are currently banned, have pending convictions leading to disqualification, or hold an international licence that has exceeded the 12-month UK validity period. The named driver ensures someone legally qualified can drive the vehicle from the compound.
2. What are the requirements for a named driver on an impound policy?
The named driver must be over 25 years of age, hold a clean full UK driving licence, and be claims-free for the last 5 years. They must attend the compound in person with the insurance certificate and supporting documents. Our team will verify these details when you call to arrange the policy.
3. Can I add a named driver to my impound policy online?
No. Named driver impound insurance must be arranged by phone on 01323 416706. Our team needs to verify the named driver's details and match your circumstances to the right insurer. The process is quick — most policies are issued within 60 minutes of your call.
4. How quickly can I get named driver impound insurance?
UK Sure can issue a named driver impound policy in under 60 minutes. Call us on 01323 416706 and our team will take your details, verify the named driver, and email your certificate with CID code. The named driver can then attend the compound the same day.
5. Can a family member be the named driver on my impound policy?
Yes, provided they meet the eligibility criteria: over 25, clean full UK driving licence, and claims-free for the last 5 years. A family member, friend, or colleague can be added as the named driver — the key requirement is that they are legally qualified to drive and can attend the compound in person.