Car insurance news, Apr - Jun 2008

Car drivers 'not concerned by insurance'

30 April 2008

Drivers who do not take out adequate car insurance think they will not be punished hard enough, the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has stated.

Footballer visit after road safety schemes

28 April 2008

Youngsters at a Preston school were recently treated to a visit from a local football hero following a road safety initiative.

Drivers told to check NCB small print

24 April 2008

No claims bonus (NCB) protection on car insurance deals may come with hidden rules, a study has said this week.

Two teenagers charged over thefts

22 April 2008

Police in Chippenham have charged two teenagers in connection with a series of car thefts in the area, something that may interest those with car insurance premiums.

Mobile camera van 'parked illegally'

21 April 2008

Those operating a mobile speed camera in Ashton-in-Makerfield have come in for criticism because their van was apparently parked in an illegal place.

Road safety for Scottish youngsters

17 April 2008

A new road safety initiative has been instigated in Scotland to try and teach youngsters about the dangers of the roads there, something that could impact on their car insurance.

Motorists warned about criminals

14 April 2008

Drivers in Cumbria have been urged to be extra cautious and not place expensive items on show when leaving their vehicles unattended.

Road campaign is successful

11 April 2008

A campaign in Wiltshire has met with success after road safety officials stated that a review of the A36 will take place.

Scottish speed fines 'decrease'

10 April 2008

The number of drivers getting caught by speed cameras in Scotland has fallen as drivers begin to note where the devices are placed, it has been suggested.

Request for road changes denied

08 April 2008

New amendments to a stretch of road that has seen a number of incidents recently will not be made soon, it has been announced.

Children's banner 'will improve road safety'

07 April 2008

A new banner promoting road safety has been created by children at one Oxford school and will be placed outside the venue.

Mobile cameras 'to be used on danger road'

03 April 2008

Safety campaigners in Bradford have emerged victorious following an initiative to try and install new speed measures.

New cameras 'still possible'

02 April 2008

Fresh speed cameras may be introduced in one area of Cambridgeshire, but only if they get approval from the government.

Safety campaign 'popular' in Bedmond

01 April 2008

A new road safety campaign has begun in Bedmond, Hertfordshire, in an effort to improve the dangerous nature of the roads there, news that may be of interest to those wanting to keep their car insurance premiums intact.



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