April 30, 2010
Reasons On Having Expensive Car Insurance Fees
There are many factors that contribute to the total cost of insurance coverage. One of them is the driving history and record of the driver. Many people didn’t think that getting a speeding ticket would affect the rate of their car insurance greatly. It is already proven that 35% of car accidents are due to over speeding. So it only means that road safety begins in driving safely. When car owners will just follow the proper driving rules, it will be expected that the speeding ticket they receive in the past would greatly reduced and make them safe from accidents. But sad to say, some drivers who are caught speeding in the past months was not able to get away from their habit of driving fast. True enough, they manage to change and follow slow driving for a few months but soon turn back to speed driving.
This study just stated clearly that an individual who religiously follow traffic rules will have a higher percentage, more than 50% safe from experiencing car accidents compared to those who are always driving fast. Speeders should become aware that because of this reason, the mandated insurance made by the law enforcement office is heavy on them. One factor that will further testify to this is the increased rates imposed to the speeders especially for those who have a bad speeding record. Below are the factors that would help you think about the cost of insurance for having speeding tickets:
a)People often get tensed when they have a speeding ticket and yet their insurance price is not slashed. One should understand that one speeding ticket will not change the price of the product of insurance you wish to take. There are various limits of speed at different places. These must be strictly followed. There will not be any changes in the insurance price unless one is charged with the breaking of these rules. The season will add to the fact that one is driving recklessly for any reason. This will be surely considered by insurance companies.
2.Your past driving record will also determine the rate of your insurance because even one ticket of speed driving will influence the increase of your insurance dues for at least 27%.
3.One ticket is equivalent to one point. If this will accumulate for three years, you should anticipate for an increase of your insurance rate.
d)Some people have multiple speeding tickets. This can help a lot to that person. People tend to switch from one insurance company to another.This habit is not useful under some cases. One should not change the insurance carrier frequently. This can be disadvantageous in certain cases. One must have a long history of association with the company.This brings with it many advantages. People must take these advantages and make the right choice in selecting the insurance carrier. This would be especially useful for the person.
If you get a speeding ticket, it is always a good idea to show up and contest the ticket. You may still be responsible, but you may also find that the ticket is thrown out on a technicality. You don’t need to hire legal representation for this, but you should not admit fault and keep your cool.
Graham McKenzie is the content syndication coordinator for Carinsurancesa.co.za, a leading South African Car Insurance portal, which provides cover for all Car Insurance types.
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