Motorists are being reminded to make sure they have their car insurance details to hand in case they are involved in an accident.
Martin Smith, technical motor claims manager at Aviva, explained that it is a legal requirement to exchange names and addresses at the scene of an incident - and having car insurance details could also help to speed-up the claim process.
"Even minor accidents can be inconvenient and distressing for drivers but capturing the right information at the scene will enable their insurers to determine responsibility quicker and reduce the length of the claim for all parties," he said.
Mr Smith also stressed that it was important to record the time and location of the accident as well as obtaining the contact details of potential witnesses in order to avoid any potential problems at a later date.
Meanwhile having valid car insurance can also help to cover against sophisticated car crime, claims the AA. The company recently stressed that thieves are becoming more advanced in their techniques and are increasingly targeting high-end vehicles.
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