2pass Newsletter - March 2006 issue 86


2Pass Newsletter	March 2006 / Issue 86
In this issue: • Seatbelts for pets • Driving Tip of the Month • Mandatory motor insurance discs • Focus prizes for this month • Speed camera clocks 85mph tractor • Record Rolls tracked down • Driving test examiners give digital pens green light • THINK! Take longer to look for bikes • Insurance Quotes • Cancel your subscription	Driving Tip of the Month Dealing With Aggressive Drivers As a driver, you actually have a lot of control over the risks you face on the road. Knowing the best way to deal with the everyday situations you encounter will help ensure you reach your destination safely. Whether you're doing the daily commute, seeing the sights on a day trip, or just running to the local grocery for a pint of milk, there are ways to keep calm on the road To find out more read on! Mandatory motor insurance discs Two thirds of all motorists would like to see mandatory motor insurance discs introduced to help police crack down on uninsured drivers. The majority of respondents to the motor insurance poll said that this would be the most effective way to stamp down on the estimated one million vehicles on the roads without motor insurance. Accidents caused by uninsured drivers add £30 to the cost of motor insurance policies. Italy, Ireland and France have all already introduced a legal requirement for drivers to display an 'insurance disc' at all times. We think more needs to be done to actually identify these drivers on the road Some MP's in Parliament have been trying to push a bill through for years. More information
Seatbelts for pets Seatbelts for pets have been launched in the USA after 47,000 domestic animals were killed in accidents last year. The safety aids are set to become mandatory. Drivers and their passengers are using seat belts more than ever before. Seat belts reduce injuries and save lives, so we buckle-up ourselves and our children, but what about our dogs? Read more Focus Multimedia prizes for this month Focus Multimedia prizes for this month include:- Spongebob SquarePants Employee of the Month Family Tree Legends Starter Full Spectrum Warrior Finding Nemo enter our free prize draw Remember that Focus do a great range of Theory, Hazard and Practical Test Software.more
Speed camera clocks 85mph tractor Speed camera bosses have apologised to a farmer after they tried to fine him for doing 85mph in a tractor. Steve Crossman, who farms in Wiltshire, was puzzled when he received a ticket saying he had been snapped by a camera in Wales. Mr Crossman told BBC Wales: "It's a good tractor, but not that good. It can just about get up to 26mph, but that's downhill, with a following wind and with no trailer on the back. There's no way it could get close to 85mph." read more Record Rolls tracked down Vehicle security expert Tracker is celebrating the biggest recovery in its history - a £270,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom that was stolen from outside the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane, London. The vehicle's built-in homing device alerted police, and the car was recovered before it had barely travelled seven miles. Since 1993, Tracker has helped forces across the country trace 14,000 stolen cars worth around £295million in total. Driving test examiners give digital pens green light The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is trialing digital pen technology which is saving time for test examiners and getting licenses issued faster. The digital pen technology has already been tested at a driving test centre in Glasgow, and the agency is now planning for a more extensive trial at a number of centres this year (2006) , said DSA Operations Director Brian Gilhooley. read more		THINK! Take longer to look for bikes Every year, an estimated 1,500 motorcyclists are killed or seriously injured when drivers look but don't see them. The new motorcycle safety campaign, comprising a new TV and radio ad, encourages drivers in urban areas to THINK! Take longer to look for bikes. More Insurance Quotes 2pass has a vast panel of car insurance providers specialising in all areas of the car insurance market. We recommend that you get as many quotes as you can to make sure you get the right insurance for your circumstances. More
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