New unit to tackle insurance fraud
The Police unit will be funded by the insurance industry and operated by the City of London Police’s Economic Crime Directorate (more…)
12% drivers admit ‘micro sleeping’ at the wheel
A survey of 1,000 drivers reveals that one in eight fall asleep at the wheel (more…)
Motorway speeding statistics
Statistics from the DfT show that 49% of drivers exceed the speed limit on motorways (more…)
Investment for electric charging strategy
The Government is to allow £400 million in investment for a recharging infrastructure that is targeted, convenient and safe (more…)
How to increase your MPG
Top tips from the Institute of Advanced Motorists to help reduce your fuel costs and increase your mpg (more…)
Insurers to face investigations
Following on from Jack Straw’s comments on the referral of customers details to claims management companies, the OFT and ICO get involved (more…)
Car insurance and personal injury industry reforms
Jack Straw, Labour MP for Blackburn is calling for reforms to be made to the insurance industry (more…)
Smoking ban in cars to protect children
Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham aims to reduce the impact of smoking around children in cars (more…)
Motorists still sceptical about speed cameras
An IAM survey has found that motorists generally agree with speed cameras but are still sceptical about their locations (more…)
Cyclists should be segregated from cars
Research by three universities examining 4 cities suggests cyclists should be segregated from cars on main roads (more…)