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Young drivers insurance claims up by 300%
Norwich Union reports that crash rates among drivers aged 17-23 are worsening, with claims increasing by more than 300% in the past five years.
ABD (Association of British Drivers) 2008
Government Backed Young Driver Skid Training School
Click on the Image to to see the Report on ITV Wales news programme about our young driver programme.
Corporate Culpability
The IAM are drawing companies' attention to the Corporate Manslaughter Act that came into force on April 6th 2008. Sue Pesch, IAM spokesperson said, "In the event of a work-related road accident resulting in fatalities, the police will investigate how the company involved managed its road safety.
For example:
Was the vehicle roadworthy?
Was the driver fit and/or competent to drive?
Was the journey safely manageable in the time available?
Under the new legislation, if such management failures are found to have been a factor in the accident, then the company could be charged with Corporate Manslaughter, as well as breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).
"This clearly a very serious turn of events, and we would strongly advise all firms employing people who drive on behalf of a business...to invest in the appropriate training programmes."
IAM Advanced Driving Magazine, Spring 2008
