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News articles for December 2007
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31 Dec 2007 'Drivers turning to car covers to deter criminals'
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Car covers could help motorists lower their chances of falling victim to vehicle crime – and potentially help avoid car insurance more >>
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28 Dec 2007 Driving age to rise under govt plans?
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Learner drivers could soon find it takes them a year to prepare for their driving test under new government proposals.Ministers are expected to more >>
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28 Dec 2007 Vehicle to identify rogue drivers?
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Police in Redditch are investing in a new weapon in the fight against illegal drivers.Officers are to receive a dedicated police vehicle fitted with more >>
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27 Dec 2007 Claims spike on Boxing Day?
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Home insurance provider Sainsbury's has warned that yesterday (Boxing Day) could have seen a huge spike in claims.The firm states that last year, 12 more >>
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24 Dec 2007 'Avoid seven deadly driving sins'
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The RAC Foundation has identified seven "deadly sins" that drivers regularly commit over the festive period.According to the organisation, more >>
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24 Dec 2007 Drivers urged to avoid "frosting" claims
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Motorists have been warned of the dangers of leaving their cars unattended when warming up the engine on cold mornings.According to Graeme Trudgill, more >>
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21 Dec 2007 Travelling Brits urged to brush up on driving laws
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Drivers planning to motor around abroad are being urged to read up on the different driving conditions of other countries.Road safety firm GEM more >>
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21 Dec 2007 Families receive car crime prevention tips
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Hundreds of households across north Worcestershire have received advice on how to prevent vehicle crime - and potentially avoid a car insurance more >>
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21 Dec 2007 Exposed: The drivers who can't keep their hands on the wheel
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Drivers who make rude hand gestures at safety cameras have been exposed for not being in total control of their vehicle.Newspaper the Chronicle has more >>
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20 Dec 2007 ACPO welcomes hands-free kit ban
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The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has welcomed the decision by transport firm FirstGroup to ban its drivers from using hands-free kits more >>
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20 Dec 2007 Phone-using drivers to face 2 years in prison?
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Motorists potentially risking a car insurance claim by using their handheld mobile at the wheel could also face a two-year stint in jail under new more >>
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20 Dec 2007 Wipe in-built satnav details, motorists urged
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Motorists with in-built satellite navigation (satnav) systems are being urged to protect themselves against criminals.According to website more >>
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19 Dec 2007 Police clamp down on York law-breaking drivers
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Motorists in York are being advised by police not to break the law by using a handheld mobile phone this festive season.Officers have teamed up with more >>
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19 Dec 2007 Motorists urged to remove in-car valuables
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Drivers are being reminded not to leave valuable items in their vehicle over Christmas as it can take just minutes for a thief to make off with more >>
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19 Dec 2007 Police launch road safety day
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Police in Humberside have launched a campaign to crack down on motorists who drink and drive - potentially risking a car insurance claim.The police more >>
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18 Dec 2007 Officials warn against roadside sales
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Residents of Wigan are being warned not to be tempted into buying a motorbike or car being sold at the roadside.Trading standards and licensing more >>
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18 Dec 2007 Steering lock prices slashed to reduce car crime
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Motorists in one area of Northamptonshire could benefit from a new scheme to provide drivers with cut-price steering locks.The county council has more >>
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18 Dec 2007 Scots taking fewer risks on the roads?
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Motorists in Scotland may be taking more care to avoid car insurance claims as police have reported fewer motoring offences committed during the more >>
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17 Dec 2007 'Insurance vital for festive gifts'
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Householders across the country are being urged to safeguard their Christmas gifts with insurance.According to Halifax, many insurers will offer more >>
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17 Dec 2007 Police launch anti-car crime drive
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Police in East Riding are warning motorists to be wary of car criminals in the run-up to Christmas.Officers in the area are increasing patrols during more >>
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17 Dec 2007 Van drivers urged to secure their vehicles
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Drivers of vans in north Yorkshire are being warned not to neglect their vehicle's safety following a spate of vehicle thefts in the Selby more >>
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14 Dec 2007 'Gadgets could flatten batteries this winter'
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Millions of British motorists could see their vehicles break down this winter as a result of their battery power being used up by gadgets like iPods, more >>
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14 Dec 2007 Bolton police offer car crime clinic
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A spate of registration plate thefts in Bolton has prompted police to offer local drivers a car crime clinic.Today will see the police caravan parked more >>
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14 Dec 2007 Total driving ban for drink drivers 'a possibility'
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Drivers who risk more than their car insurance premiums by getting behind the wheel when drunk could face a total ban on driving as a punishment in more >>
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13 Dec 2007 Herts police to crack down on drink drivers
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Motorists in Hertfordshire are to undergo spot checks this festive season to ensure they are not driving while under the influence of alcohol - more >>
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13 Dec 2007 'Beware bogus callers'
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Householders in Staffordshire may risk a home insurance claim by allowing unknown callers to enter their properties.A recent incident has prompted more >>
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13 Dec 2007 Insurance dodgers caught in police operation
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A police operation in Lincolnshire to remove illegal vehicles from the road has netted a number of automobiles.Officers confiscated two minibuses more >>
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12 Dec 2007 Illegal drivers to face crackdown
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Lincolnshire motorists hoping to avoid a car insurance claim in the run-up to Christmas might want to ensure their vehicles are properly more >>
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12 Dec 2007 Anti-social driving crackdown 'a success'
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North Yorkshire Police have caught 35 motorists driving anti-socially in the Bedale area - potentially putting more at risk than their car insurance more >>
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12 Dec 2007 Reprint of road safety book welcomed
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The re-printing of a book entitled road Accidents: Prevent or Punish? has been welcomed by the Association of British Drivers (ABD).According to the more >>
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11 Dec 2007 Law-breaking drivers pay the price
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Hundreds of drivers have been penalised in the west of England for committing motoring offences - some of which could potentially have put their car more >>
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11 Dec 2007 'Consider cover before and after renovations'
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Householders planning some major renovation work may want to consider their home insurance cover before and after the job is completed.According to more >>
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11 Dec 2007 New website 'will not reach out to young drivers'
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The launch of a new website to help persuade young people to drive safely will not get the message across, it has been claimed.According to road more >>
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10 Dec 2007 Preston drivers 'to benefit from police vehicle campaign'
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Preston drivers may be given a helping hand in protecting their car insurance premiums during the run-up to Christmas.A police campaign is being more >>
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10 Dec 2007 Home improvers urged to invest in accidental damage cover
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Householders planning to undertake some DIY this festive season might want to ensure their home insurance policy covers accidental damage.According more >>
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10 Dec 2007 Speed cameras 'becoming traffic police'
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Offending drivers - who may be risking a car insurance claim - are increasingly being spotted by speed cameras rather than through policing, it has more >>
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07 Dec 2007 Lenses reduce side-swiping incidents
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A new initiative has helped reduce the number of side-swiping incidents by trucks in the UK - potentially helping motorists avoid a car insurance more >>
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07 Dec 2007 Property owners urged to keep their homes secure
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Householders in Bradford are being advised to consider their property's security this festive season.Police in the area have sent out a warning to more >>
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07 Dec 2007 Drivers 'ignoring safety advice'
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The majority of motorists are not planning to take any steps to prepare their vehicles for winter, a study has shown.Many drivers could be leaving more >>
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06 Dec 2007 Festive food laced with alcohol, drivers warned
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Many motorists are not taking the amount of alcohol used in festive food seriously, a study has shown.According to esure, typical Christmas goodies more >>
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06 Dec 2007 'Bikers could go green and beat congestion charge'
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Motorcycles could be made greener through the use of synthetic lubricant, it has been claimed.According to the Retail Motor Industry's Motorcycle more >>
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06 Dec 2007 Rogue car traders targeted
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Criminals in West Yorkshire who are selling vehicles at the sides of roads are the target of a new campaign.Police have teamed up with Bradford more >>
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05 Dec 2007 Highways staff to give Leicester drivers tips
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Leicester drivers are set to receive tips that could help them avoid a car insurance claim this winter.Highways Agency experts will be out in force more >>
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05 Dec 2007 Police in Bolton crack down on illegal drivers
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Vehicles have been taken away from 23 rogue drivers in Bolton who were found to be without car insurance or tax.According to the Bolton News, the more >>
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05 Dec 2007 Speeding ticket bonanza
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Figures released by the Home Office have highlighted that almost two million speeding tickets are issued in the UK every year - meaning that hundreds more >>
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04 Dec 2007 Car crime warning
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Drivers in one area of Trowbridge are being urged to be on their guard following a number of criminal damage incidents involving cars.Over the past more >>
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04 Dec 2007 Headlights law will not be implemented
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Road users may be pleased to read that the European commission has scrapped former plans to make vehicles use dipped beam headlights during the more >>
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04 Dec 2007 Police celebrate road safety success
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A road safety drive in north Yorkshire has been hailed a success after 213 vehicles were stopped in one day.The event saw a number of motorists more >>
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03 Dec 2007 Volkswagen scoops awards
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Car and van maker Volkswagen was honoured recently at the What Van? Magazine awards, where its Caddy model scooped the Editor's Choice accolade.The more >>
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03 Dec 2007 Campaign aims to reduce drink driving accidents
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The Department for Transport is urging motorists to stay safe this Christmas by not drinking and driving.This year's campaign will feature across more >>
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03 Dec 2007 Drivers spend hours looking for lost cars
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Car insurance policyholders may be among the drivers expected to spend 12 million shopping hours searching for their lost vehicles this more >>