Driving News 2012
THIEVES TARGETING ICY CARS : -
07/02/2012
(Information from driving magazine)
Motorists are being warned by a leading vehicle recovery firm of cold weather "frost jackings," where thieves steal cars that have been left with the engine running to warm up. Even worse, most drivers don't realise that their insurance company will likely refuse to honour any claim and they could
be open to prosecution from police for leaving their car unattended with the
engine running.
'KNOW YOUR TRAFFIC SIGNS' NOW ON DIRECT GOV : -
01/12/2010
The Department for Transport’s ‘Know your traffic signs’ booklet is now available on Directgov. You can go to an individual section for images and information on traffic signs, signals and road markings. Or, you can download the booklet in full, free of charge.
To take a look, go to
direct.gov.uk/trafficsigns.
BIG FREEZE TAKES ITS TOLL: - 08/03/2010
Nearly three million motorists had a run-in with another vehicle during the the big freeze early this year, according to research by Continental Tyres.
An unlucky one in ten drivers crashed into other road users in the last month during the snowy and icy weather and 45 % said they had two or more near misses over the cold snap.
RECORD RISE IN INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR 2010: - 08/03/2010
Motorists renewing car insurance policies face the largest annual hikes ever recorded, according to new research from independant market research firm, Consumer Intelligence.
The research found that the average premium is now £564.00 representing a 19.6 % increase from January 2009.