U.K. government may stop uninsured drivers from buying gas

The British government is currently considering an initiative to stop drivers without insurance from being able to refuel their vehicles. The program would involve the use of the thousands of cameras with license plate recognition technology – that have already been implemented to help prevent drivers from fueling up and leaving without paying – to be reworked to be able to provide a cross-checking against the insurance and tax records with the government. The pump would operate only if both insurance and tax records match within the database. The government…

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What consumers should know when shopping for car insurance; cheap is not always better

Before you hit “Buy Now” consider this when online shopping for car insurance. It doesn’t matter what kind of car you drive, experts in the industry are reminding drivers that at the time of a collision, there is a significant difference between a good quality auto insurer and policy, and one that is weaker or that offers less. Many consumers are finding this out when trying to save money but learn that fly-by-night insurance carriers are not there for them nor have they been properly advised. Unfortunately, with budgets being tighten, many are…

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U.K. government clamps down on uninsured motorists

The United Kingdom has had a troubled past with uninsured motorists. The government decries the lack of insurance coverage as an unnecessary and dangerous risk. To combat the plight, the Department of Transportation has instituted a new system, which they are calling Continuous Insurance Enforcement. Drivers who fail to renew or otherwise obtain insurance coverage will have their vehicle clamped, seized and destroyed. The initiative has drawn outrage from the nation’s motorists. Motoring groups warn that innocent drivers will be at risk of having their vehicles taken away should they…

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Wisconsin auto liability requirement up for discussion

Wisconsin drivers may get a break on their auto insurance prices; Republican’s have put a bill up for vote to decrease the minimum amount of liability insurance required. This may be a no-win situation; some of the components of the bill may end up costing drivers more in the long run. Just over two years ago the Democratic majority passed a bill to raise the minimum liability limits required to reflect pricing changes. It had been over 20 years since liability insurance had been raised. When Republican’s won the state…

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Kentucky passes bill in hopes to lower fraud activity

The legislative department of Kentucky passed a bill that regulates the requirements of the federal government tax requirements on insurance for surplus lines as well claims for auto personal insurance that involve fraud. The bill was passed as the end of the legislative session is getting near. A measure was submitted by the lawmakers regarding lawyers who immediately get in contact with victims of car accidents offering their services. Called HB 382, this measure does not allow any unauthorized individual to contact a victim of a motor vehicle accident within…

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