Foreign drivers risking a car insurance claim?
People who immigrate to Britain may need educating about how to stay safe on the roads, potentially avoiding claims on their car insurance.
According to the Daily Mail, police officers are warning that immigrants from eastern Europe may not be fully aware of drink driving restrictions in the UK.
“We are seeing an increase in the number of foreign nationals being arrested for drink driving and speeding,” said Chief Inspector Rick Dowell, head of Dorset Police’s traffic unit.
In addition, some immigrants have trouble reading road signs, which may also put their car insurance premiums at risk, while others may not be familiar with enforced drink driving legislation, especially those from Baltic states.
He stated that officers feel that much of this may be rectified with education.
In response to the findings, the force is considering the option of introducing a driver awareness course for new arrivals from eastern Europe.
Meanwhile Cambridgeshire Police have prepared guidelines for migrant workers outlining the UK’s stance on drink driving.
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