Fastlane: Costly mobile phone calls
Allianz Insurance has become the first company to treat hand-held mobile phone use while driving as seriously as careless driving offences.
Christopher Tan
Mon, Apr 14, 2008
The Straits Times
DRIVERS in Britain convicted of using their mobile phone while on the move will see their insurance premiums increase by a third, reported the Daily Mail. Allianz Insurance has become the first company to treat hand-held mobile phone use while driving as seriously as careless driving offences. The average motor insurance policy is £629 (S$1,710), which means culprits face a hike in premiums of £208 a year.
This article was first published in The Straits Times on Apr 12, 2008.