| Defendant jailed for three months for a string of motoring offences
A Wicklow man has been sentenced to three months in prison after appearing in Arklow District Court on 11 road traffic charges last week. Dave Lyons, of 11 Marlton Park, Wicklow, was not present in court for the hearing. Garda Peter McAteer said gardaí pulled over a car driven by Julian Gregory at Ashwood Upper, Arklow, on May 6, 2005, and that Mr Gregory had said that Lyons owned the car. Lyons was subsequently charged with owning a car driven without and not displaying insurance, not displaying an NCT disc and causing another person to use a car with no road tax. Lyons' solicitor David Tarrant said that Lyons had sold the car to Mr Gregory months earlier and that on May 6, Mr Gregory was in fact the real owner. But gardaí said that Lyons had never made any effort to transfer ownership with the vehicle authorities.
Motorists urged to select the right car insurance
Many UK motorists are paying above average fees for their car insurance, new research from Insurancewide.com has claimed. According to the UK car insurance comparison tool, many drivers could pay less and be more protected through a fully comprehensive policy rather than paying for third party cover. Figures showed that drivers aged over 35 with cars worth less than £2,500 are paying around £200 more when on third party cover, compared to a fully comprehensive policy on their motor insurance. Commenting, insurancewide.com chief executive James Harrison said "doing your homework could save you hundreds of pounds". For motorists with several claims and convictions, a fully comprehensive policy would still be of benefit since a third party would charge "an arm and a leg" for car insurance anyway.
Planning a Road Trip or Vacation?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Nothing can ruin your vacation like problems on the road. A breakdown, accident or vandalism can put the kibosh on your planned good times. However, these problems can be minimized if you plan ahead. "Before hitting the road, take some time to check your auto insurance and your car's running condition. Also, consider joining a motor club or review your club's benefits if you've already joined one," says Doug Reynolds, executive vice president, insurance operations of The Horace Mann Companies, which provides insurance to educators and offers motor club services through Cross Country Motor Club. Get your insurance information in order. If you're in an accident, having your auto insurance information readily available will save you time and hassle.
Riley rejects car insurance bill
Bob Riley decided Friday to block legislation that would have raised the minimum amount of liability insurance that
Alabama motorists must buy because he was concerned it didn't give policyholders time to comply. Riley's communications director, Jeff Emerson, said the governor agrees with the bill's intentions, but he will not sign it into law because it is worded so that the new insurance requirements would take effect the moment he finished his signature. Emerson said Riley would support passage of the bill in a future session of the Legislature provided it has an implementation period for insurance companies to prepare new policies and motorists to buy them. "He thinks the bill is well-intentioned and he supports the concept," Emerson said. The bill's sponsor, Sen.
Mitsubishi Colt - 'an easy to drive hatchback'
The Mitsubishi Colt hatchback proves that there is more to the Japanese manufacturer than rally inspired high powered saloons, according to a reviewer.Parkers states that the Colt is "good looking, well equipped and easy to drive", with the high driving position and design of the dashboard particularly impressive.The size of the boot and folding rear seats make the car a more practical proposition than many of its competitors, while there is plenty of room in the back for three children or two adults.Engine performance is an area where the Colt picks up fewer plaudits, with Parker's noting that the entry level 1.1 litre is "weak" away from town centres and What Car? describing the 1.3 version as lacking "grunt and refinement".Despite that, there are still problems with engine, suspension and road noise in some circumstances.However, with solid build quality, excellent reliability and good fuel economy results, the Colt represents a value-for-money proposition for those in the market for a small family car.The entry level model comes with electric front windows, remote locking and a CD player as standard, while air conditioning is added to the more expensive Colts.Prices start at £7,400, with the 1.1 litre models in motor insurance group three or four.
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