Does your car insurance cover petrol theft?
As the UK teeters on the brink of recession drivers are finding that , as well as facing the prospects of ever increasing motor costs, they are having to deal with the prevalence of petrol theft. The increase in this type of crime means motorists should pay special attention to the finer details of their car insurance policies in order to find out whether they are covered.
This criminal activity has come under the spotlight because thieves who find that they are unable to siphon of fuel from modern day vehicles via traditional methods, have decided to drill directly into petrol tanks to empty the contents. So drivers who are already under serious pressure from the credit crunch could find themselves faced with a bill that is likely to run into thousands of pounds.
Unfortunately for motorists thieves are not only concentrating their efforts on fuel, they are also turning their attention to catalytic converter theft. Norwich Union reported that this type of crime has increased by more than 500% over the last 12 months.
By using the Save On Bills comparison service users can find the best available insurance deals to suit their needs.
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Police offer Drivers a chance to escape penalty points
In a move that could be replicated across the UK, Derbyshire police have teamed up with the Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership and the local Driving Service to offer speeding motorists an alternative to fines and penalty points. Under a new scheme drivers who have flouted speed laws for, the first time, will be able to enter into a one day driving rehabilitation course which is designed to teach them the error of their ways and heighten their awareness of the finer points of road safety.
To put it simply, first time offenders who attend this driver education course have the potential to retain a clean license. For those motorists who may scoff at the idea, it is important to remember that points on a license equals high car insurance premiums. The current economic situation which has resulted in higher motoring costs means that drivers should do all they can to avoid the double whammy of paying a fine and paying for very expensive insurance cover.
Of course the simplest, safest and cheapest solution to the problem is that every motorist should ensure that they observe UK speed limits
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