Many drivers don't realise that some Highway Code rules become even more critical in the colder months, and breaking them could result in serious fines, penalty points, or even invalidated insurance. These aren't just safety recommendations, they're legal requirements designed to protect all road users. From clearing snow and ice from your windows and number plates, to avoiding idling and using fog lights correctly, every action contributes to safer winter driving.
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $14.2 million from eight car insurance companies for failing to protect the private information of more than 825,000 New Yorkers. The data breaches were part of a hacking campaign that targeted car insurance companies' quoting tools and stole people's personal information, including driver's license numbers and dates of birth. The hackers later used some of the stolen driver's license information to file fraudulent unemployment claims at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Car insurance for new drivers is often more expensive due to the perceived risk insurers associate with inexperience. According to industry data, drivers aged 16-25 are statistically more likely to be involved in accidents, which leads to higher premiums.
