Named driver impound insurance: someone qualified drives it out
Banned, facing disqualification, or your international licence has run past the 12-month UK limit? The compound won't release the car to you, but it will release it to a named driver on your policy. We arrange it by phone, typically within 60 minutes.
- For banned drivers and pending disqualifications
- 30-day third-party policy with CID code included
- Named driver verified and added on one phone call
- Certificate emailed, same-day collection possible
Quote Request Received
Thank you! Our UK team will call you at your chosen time with your options.
Your reference: -
Prefer not to wait? Call us now on 01323 416706
Named driver impound cover at a glance
What you get
- 30-day third-party policy with a named driver included
- CID code certificate emailed within minutes
- Banned drivers and pending disqualifications covered
- Under-24 impound insurance available
- International licence holders past the 12-month UK rule
- Policies typically issued within 60 minutes of your call
What's not covered
- Online purchase: named driver policies are phone-arranged only
- Named drivers under 25
- Named drivers without a clean full UK licence
- Named drivers with claims in the last 5 years
- Comprehensive cover: this is third-party only
The rules on who can be your named driver come from the insurers, not us; we verify them on the call so there are no surprises at the compound.
When the police require a named driver
Some impound situations can't be solved with a standard release policy, because the compound will only hand a vehicle to someone who can legally drive it away. If you're currently banned, have pending convictions that will end in disqualification, or hold an international licence but have been in the UK for over 12 months, the police may require a named driver on your impound policy before they'll release the vehicle.
A named driver policy fixes exactly that: a qualified driver is added to your 30-day impound insurance, attends the compound in person, presents the certificate with its CID code, and drives your car out on your behalf.
Who can be your named driver
The named driver has to satisfy the insurer's criteria: over 25 years of age, a clean full UK driving licence, and claims-free for the last 5 years. Within those rules it can be anyone you trust, a family member, friend or colleague, as long as they can attend the compound in person to collect the car.
- Over 25 years of age
- Clean full UK driving licence
- Claims-free for the last 5 years
- Able to attend the compound in person with the certificate and documents
Why this policy is arranged by phone
You won't find named driver impound insurance in an online checkout, and that's deliberate: our team needs to verify the named driver's details and match your circumstances, whether that's a ban, a pending case or a lapsed licence, to the right specialist insurer. It isn't slow. Call 01323 416706 and most policies are issued within 60 minutes, with the certificate and CID code emailed straight after. The named driver can be at the compound the same day.
Verified, insured and collected: often the same day
Named driver policies can't be bought online because the driver has to be verified against the insurer's criteria. That happens on one call, and once it's done, your certificate with CID code is emailed and the named driver can head to the compound.
- Most policies issued within 60 minutes of your call
- Certificate and CID code emailed straight after
- Full release checklist sent with every policy
From enquiry to insured in three steps
Call with the driver's details
Ring 01323 416706 (or send the form and we'll call you). Have your named driver's licence details to hand.
We verify and issue
We confirm the driver meets the criteria, match your circumstances to a specialist insurer, and issue the policy, typically within 60 minutes.
Your driver collects the car
The certificate with CID code lands in your inbox with a release checklist. The named driver attends the compound and drives your car out; same day is possible.
Named driver questions, answered straight
Straight answers from the team that arranges this cover every day. Anything else? Call 01323 416706 and a human will pick up.
See all FAQsWhy do the police require a named driver on some impound policies?
Because the policyholder can't legally drive. That covers 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 means someone legally qualified drives the vehicle out of the compound.
What are the requirements for a named driver?
Over 25 years of age, a clean full UK driving licence, and claims-free for the last 5 years. They must attend the compound in person with the insurance certificate and supporting documents. We verify all of this when you call to arrange the policy.
Can a family member be my named driver?
Yes: a family member, friend or colleague can all be the named driver, provided they meet the criteria: over 25, clean full UK licence, claims-free for 5 years. The key requirement is that they're legally qualified to drive and can attend the compound in person.
Can I arrange a named driver policy online?
No. Named driver impound insurance is arranged by phone on 01323 416706, because we need to verify the named driver's details and match your circumstances to the right insurer. It's quick: most policies are issued within 60 minutes of the call.
How fast can the car actually be collected?
Once the policy is issued, typically within 60 minutes of your call, the certificate with CID code is emailed immediately. The named driver can attend the compound the same day, with the release checklist we send covering everything they need to bring.
Is a named driver the same as a nominated driver?
In impound insurance the terms are often used interchangeably: both mean adding a qualified driver to your policy who can legally drive your vehicle out of the compound. Whichever wording the police used with you, call 01323 416706 and we'll arrange the right cover.
Can't drive? Your car can still come home today
One phone call to verify your named driver: policy typically issued within 60 minutes, certificate emailed straight after.