I think with the increase in the ANPR cameras (The numberplate reading ones) (And it's an assumption they're on the increase, I'm going off the usual TV programs), they'll soon be the norm, and with 6 points a time, it won't be long to ban someone if they're a regular offender...
TBH - I'll admit I've driven without insurance in the past (Twice), once was about 9 years ago when I was roadtesting a car, thought it was OK to take the gamble as we were on country lanes in the middle of nowhere, I was pulled over, 1 Month Ban, and a £250 fine. (I won't go into the details of the other one as that involved a lenghty argument as I'd recieved dodgy info from the police) - So I'm in no way an angel, but I think the way some people regularly ignore that law is pure ignorance and selfishness...
And I don't want ANPR to become the standard for enforcing this, I'm not anti-surveillance, but I'd be concerned about what other details they decide to record (ie. A network of static ANPR cameras on our road network that can store each cars movements, no thanks)
Which is why I think verification at the point of fuelling is the way forward, it would also mean that stolen cars would only have a limited lifespan as they wouldn't be able to refill them
(I think I'll have to introduce a 'If someone breaks into your house, do what you want to them' bill - To combat them trying to get your license, but I'm sure people will support that too?)