1m drivers on brink of ban
March 29, 2007 by admin
Filed under News, News-Insurance
More than one million Brits are very close to losing their driving licence as the UK’s roads become more closely monitored.
Research by Direct Line Car Insurance shows that 4.5 million drivers have points of their licence for speeding, with 21 per cent of these being just one conviction away from a ban.
That is a four per cent increase compared to 12 months ago and the insurance firm is concerned that many people risk losing their livelihood as a result.
Direct Line claims that 14 per cent of drivers could see their livelihood seriously affected by a driving ban and with 6,000 speed cameras currently monitoring the UK’s roads this is a real issue.
Around 92 per cent of motoring convictions handed out in the last two years were for speeding, with a collective £300 million being paid out in speeding fines in the last three years.
“With the advent of speed cameras and the introduction of points for being caught for driving using a mobile phone, we urge motorists not to break the law as they could face numerous consequences such as killing or injuring themselves or others, disqualification, job loss and financial loss,” commented Emma Holyer, Direct Line’s motor spokesperson.
The government has proposed a new law which will see drivers who are caught travelling at 10mph or less over the speed limit receiving a less severe penalty.
This has received widespread support from drivers and motoring bodies, with Direct Line saying that it gives the proposals its full support.
