This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Rejected petition Stop insurance companies from discriminating young drivers
Stop insurance companies from discriminating young drivers with their extremely high premiums. Young drivers are often quoted between £1000 and £8000. This is an unrealistic price for young drivers. Elderly drivers are deemed just as if not more likely to be involved in road traffic accidents.
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Elderly drivers are deemed just as if not more likely to be involved in road traiffc collisions however their age is not discriminated as much by the motor industries compared to young drivers.
A report from ‘The guardian’ suggest that according to the department of transport statistics from 2013 show that the age group of 70 and over are more likely to be involved in accidents.
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