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Car Insurance UK news (page 2):
 | Seat belt law reaches 30 |
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| 1st February 2013 | While many young motorists may have lived their whole lives with the knowledge that wearing a seat belt is a requirement by law, some older drivers will remember when this legislation was first introduced and in 2013, it is the 30th anniversary of this ruling.
In response to the milestone, ... | |
 | Drivers advised on winter tyre preparations |
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| 25th January 2013 | UK motorists wishing to stay safe in the current deluge of snow and ice that has hit the UK have been advised on the simple matter of ensuring their tyres are fit for purpose.
James Mills, author of the Buying Guide for Driving.co.uk, said drivers should make certain their tyres are service... | |
 | Brake reveals drink-driving data |
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| 22nd January 2013 | Road safety charity Brake has reacted to the publication of new data from the Association of Chief Police Officers, which highlighted the extent of drink-driving across the UK over the recent festive period.
Christmas 2012 was a busy time for police forces across the UK, with 7,123 drivers ... | |
 | Brake advises on driving in adverse weather |
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| 12th January 2013 | Road safety charity Brake has issued advice to vehicle owners and operators across the UK regarding driving in adverse weather over the coming weeks.
With the mercury set to plummet in the coming days and snow and ice forecast for many parts of the UK, the organisation has called on UK moto... | |
 | Driving expert urges motorists to improve in 2013 |
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| 28th December 2012 | Peter Rodger - Britain's top advanced driver - has urged motorists to change their ways in 2013.
A lot of people have developed bad habits when out on the roads and this is putting themselves and other vehicle owners in danger.
In order to avoid making claims on a car or van in... | |
 | Drink-driving education 'required for young motorists' |
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| 22nd December 2012 | A significant proportion of young drivers across the UK are unaware of the drink-driving laws, it has been revealed.
Research carried out by RED Driving School asked 1,000 17 to 24-year-old drivers whether they knew what the current drink-drive limit in the UK is.
Overall, 79 per c... | |
 | Drivers urged to check tyres |
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| 20th December 2012 | UK car insurance policyholders have been urged to regularly check the state of their tyres in order to improve road safety.
TyreSafe has advised on the numerous benefits that have well-maintained tyres can bring to motorists, not least of which is improved fuel consumption and better grip a... | |
 | RoSPA calls for road safety rethink |
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| 19th December 2012 | The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is calling on the government and automotive agencies across the UK to rethink the way they get across the message of safer driving on the UK's roads.
Figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) highlighted a three per cent in... | |
 | Older drivers 'making more journeys than 20-somethings' |
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| 19th December 2012 | The number of car journeys taken by older motorists has risen significantly over the last three years, with drivers in their 60s now using cars more than those in their 20s.
This is according to the latest version of the annual National Travel Survey, published by the Department for Transpo... | |
 | Drivers advised on winter tyre safety |
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| 19th December 2012 | UK car insurance policyholders have been advised on the many dangers that could present themselves when taking to the roads over the winter months.
Alan Baldwin, spokesperson for Micheldever Tyres, said investment in winter tyres could be one of the most prudent moves motorists can make at ... | |
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