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Coronavirus: Motorists told insurance might be invalid for non-essential trips during lockdown [UK]
SKY News ^ | November 9, 2020

Posted on 11/09/2020 4:42:41 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

Drivers who make non-essential journeys during lockdown have been warned their insurance could be invalid.

Motorists could end up paying "thousands" for repairs if they are involved in an accident and have been urged to speak to their insurers to seek clarification about what their policy covers.

If a driver has an accident during a non-essential trip, it is possible the insurer could reject the claim.

Florence Codjoe of Uswitch.com told the Daily Mirror: "You could end up paying thousands for repairs.

"If you're unsure about cover during lockdown, speak to your insurer for clarification."

She also warned drivers should not cancel their insurance unless they have off-street parking for their vehicle.

Leaving your vehicle on the road without any insurance cover is illegal and could lead to a fine.

England entered stricter nationwide rules last week in an attempt to slow down the spread of the coronavirus with people only allowed to leave their home for a specific reason.

People can make journeys for medical needs, childcare or education, shopping for food and essentials, or to provide care for vulnerable people.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.sky.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: china; europe; lockdown; virus

1 posted on 11/09/2020 4:42:41 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Boy Johnson has been a disappointment on several fronts


2 posted on 11/09/2020 4:46:06 AM PST by dp0622 (Tried a coup, a fake tax story, tramp slander, Russia nonsense, impeachment and a virus. They lost.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Happening here soon. Just you wait.


3 posted on 11/09/2020 4:48:30 AM PST by Starcitizen (Communist China needs to be treated like the pariah country it is. Send it back to 1971)
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To: dp0622

Are they discounting their premiums because they’re providing less coverage?


4 posted on 11/09/2020 4:48:30 AM PST by GaryCrow
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The Brits need to have themselves a little tea party along the Thames.

And then gets themselves a formal, written constitution that protects them from their government.

Note to the UK: Feel free to crib ours. Especially the Bill of Rights.


5 posted on 11/09/2020 4:48:48 AM PST by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Seems reasonable...


6 posted on 11/09/2020 4:48:54 AM PST by EEGator
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Globalist-dictatorship BUMP


7 posted on 11/09/2020 4:49:30 AM PST by Pajamajan ( PRAY FOR OUR NATION. I will never be a peaceful slave to a Socialist new America.)
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To: GaryCrow

Questions like yours, during a pandemic, are to be fined.


8 posted on 11/09/2020 4:50:49 AM PST by EEGator
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To: GaryCrow

Seems like there would be two payment paths...essential driving only, or essential-non-essential. Once you open this Pandoras Box....you got a bigger mess on your hands.


9 posted on 11/09/2020 4:56:26 AM PST by pepsionice
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Russian car crash videos hit the hardest...


10 posted on 11/09/2020 5:04:53 AM PST by moovova (My tagline coulda been a contender.)
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bump


11 posted on 11/09/2020 5:12:29 AM PST by foreverfree
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

These are the kind of people that call us Nazis. I guess folks will just travel without insurance in the UK.


12 posted on 11/09/2020 5:13:10 AM PST by dforest (RATS are criminals and frauds. Hide anything that belongs to you. They will steal it.)
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To: GaryCrow

Our insurance company cut premiums 15% for the first 6 month renewal during the pandemic (May-November) because of overall reduced driving; just paid the next 6 month premium, back to normal rates. My initial reaction was the same as yours - if the coverage you paid for is reduced, so should the premiums.


13 posted on 11/09/2020 5:18:31 AM PST by hadrian
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

They do find creative ways to turn the country into a repressive dictatorship without anyone ever catching on to what’s happening.

Blame the insurance companies for what the government forced them to do.


14 posted on 11/09/2020 5:26:39 AM PST by I want the USA back (Social media are the propaganda arm of the Democratic Party. Wholly owned subsidiaries.)
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To: hadrian

There are those that will defend the insurance companies even here. I hold little but contempt and loathing for those who sell a “product” then when a delivery is due, they do everything in their power to NOT produce that promised service.

Insurance companies have a poor reputation for a reason.


15 posted on 11/09/2020 5:29:32 AM PST by Don W (When blacks riot, neighbourhoods and cities burn. When whites riot, nations and continents burn.)
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To: mewzilla

They definitely need a 2nd amendment.


16 posted on 11/09/2020 4:25:57 PM PST by BiteYourSelf ( Earth first we'll strip mine the other planets later.)
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