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Facts & Figures

 
  Like many of the 30 million motorists in the UK, you probably take it for granted when you step into your car each morning. Have you ever stopped to think how easily you can lose the use of your car?
   
 

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  • There are around 6,000 speed cameras on Britain's roads.
  • Speed camera fines generate £68 million annually.
  • In 2002 approximately 30,000 people lost their driving licence due to "totting up" of points.
  • The number of drivers caught speeding rocketed from 200,000 in 1995 to almost 1.5 million in 2002.
  • The number of fixed penalty fines issued in England and Wales has soared seven-fold from about 260,000 in 2000-2001 to 1.8 million in 2003-2004.
  • Over 3 million motorists are expected to be caught by speed cameras this year.
 
   
 

Accidental Injury

 
  • 1 in 3 accidents happen in the home.
  • 1 in 5 DIY enthusiasts injure themselves.
  • 1 in 5 garden enthusiasts injure themselves.
 
   
 

Car Crime and Accident

 
  • Car crime affects 2.5 million people per  year.
  • The UK is the car crime capital of Europe with 30% of European car crime committed in th UK.
  • Someone is involved in a road traffic accident every 2 minutes.
  • 50% of all company vehicles will be involved in a road traffic accident in the next 12 months.