Insurance industry plans campaign to save young lives

The ABI (Association of British Insurers) will be unveiling proposals later this month to attempt to reduce the numbers of young drivers killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads. 

Despite falls in deaths on UK roads in recent years, the number of fatalities involving young drivers is still rising.

The ABI has evaluated the Pass Plus scheme for newly qualified drivers, and says that while its research shows that drivers who take Pass Plus are less likely to have an accident, the difference is small.

As such, the ABI believes that more action is needed to improve the safety of young drivers, and is working with road safety groups and motoring organisations on proposals to achieve this. These proposals will be unveiled at the ABI's first national Motor Conference on 20 September.

Stephen Haddrill, the ABI's director general, said: "The number of young people dying and injured on our roads is far too high. The Government and other organisations must come together to cut this number, which represents a tragedy for too many families. This is why insurers are developing a coalition for action.

"The insurance industry supports Pass Plus and will continue to do so. Our proposals will build on the foundations laid by Pass Plus to help young drivers stay mobile and safe."

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