According to research commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, potentially millions of motorists could be unknowingly getting behind the wheel while over the drink-drive limit. A recent survey held by the charity has revealed that up to four in ten drivers of the 1,004 motorists questioned did not know the…
A new law on the use of mobile phones while driving has come into effect with an offence being triggered whenever a driver holds and uses a device, regardless of why they are holding it. The law covers any device which is capable of interactive communication even if the functionality is not enabled at the…
The good news is that last year saw premiums fall to their lowest level for six years according to the ABI’s latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker. The not so good news is that they may be on their way back up. The latest Tracker survey, the only one that looks at the price consumers pay…
Research by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has revealed how the ‘green agenda’ is radically influencing the driving attitudes of young people aged 17-24. The ban of new petrol and diesel vehicle sales from 2030, and the absence of manual gearboxes in electric vehicles, has prompted 61% of the 1,000 young…
Prices are rising across the board: from food to fuel, utilities to school uniforms the things we buy regularly are triggering a rise in inflation. Yet one thing appears to be bucking the trend – motor insurance premiums. According to the Association of British Insurer’s (ABI) latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker, the average cost of motor insurance…
Finally the Green Card issue has been resolved. From 2 September 2021, drivers travelling to a member of the European Community or a country that has agreed to follow the EU directive will no longer require a Green Card to travel. Following our departure from the EU drivers who planned to drive there had to…
Have you ever noticed your insurance premium creeping up every year, even when you renew with your existing insurer? Known in the business as price walking, it means that consumers have to shop around and switch insurer every year to avoid paying higher prices for being loyal. It also distorts the way the market works…
In 2021 Ramadan started on the evening of Monday 12 April and will finish on Monday 12 May. The ninth month in the calendar, Ramadan is one of the most important Islamic celebrations which requires participants to observe strict rules, including the observation of a daytime fast. The UK has more than 3.3 million Muslims…
Fewer accidents lead to overall claim payouts falling by almost one fifth Average personal injury claims rise by 13% Motor insurance premiums remain at a four year low Insurers continue to give additional benefits to motorists The number of motor insurance claims settled by insurers in 2020 fell by 19% according to figures published by…
… and coming to your location shortly. Local councils will shortly be given authority to fine drivers for committing minor traffic offences such as driving in cycle lanes, stopping within yellow box junctions and failing to follow one-way systems or contravening no-entry signs. These are in addition to the fines for parking and speeding they…