Archived Insurance News from September 2008
Published: 12/09/2008
Car and van insurance customers in one area may want to ensure they have paid their road tax following the news that the DVLA is leading a campaign against motorists breaking the law.According to the ...
Read More: DVLA cracks down on 'tax dodgers' >Published: 12/09/2008
Failing to stick to the speed limit could lead to serious penalties, according to a senior Scottish policeman.Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary Chief Superintendent Michael McCormick, who is also a m...
Read More: Speeders warned by police >Published: 12/09/2008
Householders seeking to avoid having to claim on their home insurance may want to heed a warning from a senior police officer in Manchester.Chief constable Peter Fahy of Greater Manchester police said...
Read More: Police warn against burglary risk >Published: 11/09/2008
The owners of a Volkswagen camper van in Halifax believe their vehicle may have been targeted by thieves seeking to do up their own car.Lee Elmore and Rebecca Holden are appealing to other camper van ...
Read More: Van thieves 'target' VW >Published: 11/09/2008
West Yorkshire police are providing new students with advice and information on how to prevent them from becoming victims of crime.This weekend, officers will be handing out crime prevention packs to ...
Read More: Students given advice from police >Published: 11/09/2008
The cost of car insurance premiums is higher in cities than in other regions, according to one expert.Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive at the British Insurance Brokers' Assoc...
Read More: Car insurance 'expensive in cities' >Published: 10/09/2008
The government has confirmed that a new eco-driving element is to be included in the practical driving test.Motorists are to be given advice on how to drive in ways that will help them save money, use...
Read More: Government confirms eco-driving element of test >Published: 10/09/2008
Police in Wales are advising homeowners to ensure they secure their windows following a number of burglaries in the region.The Neath Guardian reports that police are investigating two burglaries in th...
Read More: Lock your windows, police advise >Published: 10/09/2008
A lot is being done to tackle the problem of uninsured drivers, according to the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB).Speaking to the Telegraph and Argus, Neil Drane from the MIB said that the organisation has...
Read More: Uninsured drivers targeted >Published: 09/09/2008
A road safety initiative launched by Lancashire police has been shortlisted for an international award after successfully reducing the number accidents involving motorists in the area.Operation Pastur...
Read More: Road safety campaign short-listed for award >