Useful Information
The Facts
- In the year 2005, more than 2 million drivers provided over £120 million of fine revenue.
- Just two speeding endorsements are likely to cost between £700 and £1,500 extra in insurance premiums over the following five years.
- 30,000 people lost their licences during 2002 through the totting up system having accumulated 12 points on their licences.
- Almost 30% of the UK's 2.8 million company car drivers have points on their licences, nearly double that of the average driver.
Current Governement Statistics
- The number of people killed in Road Accidents fell by 7% from 2006 - 2007
- There has only been a 4% reduction in Road Accidents in 2007
Legislation for In-Car Mobile Telephone Usage
- Research shows that talking on a mobile telephone whilst driving affects your concentration and ability to react to a dangerous situation
- Worryingly, whilst 92% of people agree with the law, 21% of drivers admit to breaking it
The True Impact on Yourself
- 3 points on your licence for each speeding offence as a minimum.
- 12 points within three years leads to an automatic driving ban.
- This in turn could affect your ability to work and ultimately your livelihood.
- With two speeding endorsements your insurance premiums could increase on average between 28% to 44%
- Research identifies the danger of using a mobile whilst driving and demonstrated that it is even more dangerous than Drink-Driving!