Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Insurers to access DVLA records to combat drivers' offence dishonesty
Motorists could face bans for minor traffic offences if they fail to disclose fixed penalties and points on their licence.
The Government plans to allow insurers to access DVLA computer records on every driver in Britain.
Insurers will effectively keep thousands of drivers who 'lie' to keep their premiums low, off the road by denying them cover.
Insurers already have access to all insurance records, but not to details on Britain's 33 million licence holders.
The Association of British Insurers says it is not operating a blacklist, but aims to prevent 'honest customers subsidising the dishonest'.
DATED: 09.12.09
FEED: AW
