It has long been the bane of a parent’s life that there children are saddled with huger insurance premiums when they first start driving. And let’s face it, it is usually the bank of mum and dad who end up footing the bill.
The sad reality is that there is little chance of this changing soon, despite such schemes as Pass Plus and in car black boxes.
However, insurance comparison website GoCompare.com, has conducted a survey of 1,000 parents, whose children are aged between 17 and 25 and discovered that 10% of the young drivers had made an insurance claim for an accident during their first 12 months of driving.
Furthermore, 62% of those parents surveyed said they would back tougher laws for young drivers to make them safer.
The survey showed that parents of young drivers would agree to the following:
- 62% believe that young drivers should be restricted in the power and speed of the cars they can drive in the first year following passing their test.
- 54% believe there should be a zero alcohol drink/drive limit for drivers under the age of 20.
- 34% believe that telematics or ‘black box’ style insurance policies should be mandatory for drivers under the age of 20.
- 29% believe the minimum driving age should be increased by at least one year to 18+.
A spokesman for GoCompare.com, Matt Oliver stated: “Tougher penalties for using a mobile phone and measures to restrict the choices of younger drivers – such as their choice of car, setting a zero alcohol drink/drive limit and having their driving constantly monitored with a telematics policy – may be unpopular amongst young drivers, but if they were to reduce the number of accidents involving that age group, it may lead lower car insurance premiums.”
About Carl Millar
Carl Millar is a highly respected and experienced drink driving solicitor who is the principal of Millars Solicitors.
Carl has been a specialist in road traffic law for many years and represents clients from all walks of life and all over the Country. He is well known for the dogged defending of his clients and robust cross examination of police officers and exert witnesses.
With a wealth of expertise in motoring law Carl is well placed to provide advice over the phone and deal with all road traffic matters in a calm and professional way.
Getting in contact with Carl and Millars Solicitors is really easy. You can call him FREE on 0800 999 5535, or click here to send a confidential message.
