Archived Insurance News from September 2008
Published: 23/09/2008
Although many households may be seeking to make cut-backs during the credit crunch, one firm was warned against delaying replacing worn tyres.Car insurance customers may benefit from the advice offere...
Read More: Motorists urged to check tyres >Published: 23/09/2008
Police in Hampshire are urging households to beware of distraction burglars operating in the area.The force warned that burglars attempt to convince people that they are "genuine" callers, b...
Read More: Distraction burglary advice issued >Published: 22/09/2008
Police in Derbyshire are offering motorists who are caught speeding the opportunity to take a driving course, rather than giving them penalty points and a fine.In a move which could mean they avoid ha...
Read More: Police offer courses for speeders >Published: 22/09/2008
Car insurance customers attending this year's Custom Car Show in Doncaster have been urged to ensure their cars meet required standards.South Yorkshire police said they will be carrying out routine ch...
Read More: Custom car fans warned by police >Published: 22/09/2008
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has warned people that impersonating someone else to take a driving test is a crime it takes very seriously.Car insurance customers may be interested to know that Om...
Read More: DSA tackles driving test fraudsters >Published: 19/09/2008
Commercial drivers may want to check they have adequate van insurance following the news that thieves broke into a vehicle and stole a sat nav device in King's Lynn.Police are appealing for informatio...
Read More: Sat nav stolen from van >Published: 19/09/2008
A new service has been launched to provide assistance to drivers who have broken the UK's traffic laws, which may be of benefit to car insurance customers.Richard Nelson Solicitors have developed the ...
Read More: Legal website launched for motorists >Published: 19/09/2008
Police in West Yorkshire confiscated a number of vehicles for not having insurance during a two-day operation across the region.The multi-agency campaign was aimed at addressing a number of "qual...
Read More: Police crackdown on uninsured drivers >Published: 18/09/2008
Using a mobile phone can have a greater effect on driver skills than alcohol or drugs, new research has revealed.According to the study of 12 to 24-year-old motorists conducted by TRL on behalf of the...
Read More: Texting places motorists at risk, says expert >Published: 18/09/2008
Suffolk police are aiming to highlight the dangers posed by irresponsible motorists following the news that there has been an increase in the number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) on the ...
Read More: Police 'concerned' with motoring offences >