Critics have argued that whilst the issue of speeding needs to be dealt with, the governments policy could risk criminalizing a large number of respectable drivers who have never had any problem with the law, but could inadvertently break the speed limit by as little as four or five miles and hour.

For many drivers who have been driving perfectly safely for years this news will come as a nasty shock. Individual motorists face the risk of losing their licence and possibly even their jobs. Companies whose employees depend on their cars could find themselves not only losing one of their key players but also having to deal with the loss in revenue whilst one or more of their employees are off the road.

Many motorists are now looking at ways to soften the blow of a speeding conviction. The ease with which someone can lose their licence has led many drivers to look for a way in which they could keep both their business and social life on the road.

ChauffeurPlan is designed to keep motorists on the road when the unexpected happens.  The policy kicks in if you lose your licence through speeding or totting up points, if you suffer any kind of injury – sporting or otherwise – and also if your car is stolen or vandalised.
At ChauffeurPlan we don't condone speeding. Our ChauffeurPlan insurance policy is designed to help drivers who rely on their car to get around and might inadvertently creep over the limit.

The governments' commitment to increasing the number of speed cameras on our roads will mean that it is relatively easy for sensible drivers, with years of experience to pick up points on their licence. If they then lost the use of their car through a driving ban the impact on their work and social life could be devastating.

The flexible scheme will pay for taxis for up to a year or even a chauffeur to get you from A to B.  ChauffeurPlan represents excellent value for money with premiums starting from as little as £6.50 a month and four levels of cover to choose from.

Motorist and businessman John Clarke knows only too well how easy it is to inadvertently exceed the speed limit. Running late for an appointment after some bad traffic, Mr Clarke was driving along the A5 near Shrewsbury, unfortunately missing the sign informing him that the speed limit was being reduced to 60mph from 70mph – his licence was revoked for six months.

However thanks to his ChauffeurPlan policy he was able to stay on the road. Mr Clarke said: “I didn't see the speed camera and it came as quite a surprise when the letter came through the post.  I can't recommend ChauffeurPlan highly enough – it helped me keep my job and my social life. They paid out extremely quickly and efficiently and were very flexible, allowing me to employ someone to drive my car for the six months I was off the road"