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Answer: The car should not simply be left uninsured on a public road after the temporary policy ends.
Parking at the kerb is still keeping the vehicle on the road; valid insurance and tax normally remain necessary.
Arrange replacement cover before the temporary policy finishes, or move the car lawfully to private land while it is still insured.
In Great Britain, continuous-insurance rules can also affect the registered keeper.
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