Point swapping acceptable to 29 per cent of Brits, car insurance research reveals

Thu, 31 May 2007

Approximately three in ten people in Britain would consider breaking the law to help their partners keep their driving licence, according to a new study from a car insurance specialist.

Research from motor insurance provider Churchill has discovered that 29 per cent of the population would agree to take responsibility for the penalty points of their loved one if it meant their partners could avoid receiving a driving ban.

Meanwhile, it appears that 23 per cent of car insurance customers and other road users would ask their partners to return the favour if they were left in the same situation.

In spite of the popularity of the practice, the car insurance study has also revealed that 88 per cent of drivers are aware that the practice of swapping points is still illegal.

"This research shows the lengths that some drivers will go in order to stay on the roads," remarked Frances Browning, spokesperson at the car insurance company .

"The way to avoid a speeding ban in the first place is simple - drive responsibly."

Car insurance companies typically raise premiums for motorists who receive additional points on their licence.

In addition to the car insurance costs, motorists who accumulate 12 penalty points also face a temporary ban from driving.

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