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Paul Rooney Solicitors, compensation claims specialists have noted that a recent survey has revealed that around twenty two per cent of British drivers sometimes fail to wear their seatbelts. A similar number of people had also admitted that they did not buckle up whilst travelling with passengers in their cars, while ten per cent of passengers have had to be prompted to wear their seatbelts by the driver. The report by car insurance firm Esure looked at responses from over 1300 drivers, and found that around five per cent of drivers had neglected to wear their seatbelts for entire journeys, with one in six drivers admitting to leaving their seatbelts off during short trips. Scotland has the most law-abiding drivers, with only 29 per cent admitting to seatbelt offences, while three in five drivers who regularly drive a vehicle as part of their job confessed to leaving their seatbelt off at times. There were also significant differences between age and gender groups. Around 85 per cent of women claimed to wear their seatbelt at all times, compared to 73 per cent of men. Overall, young motorists (aged 18 – 34) were deemed most likely to commit seatbelt offences, with the over 65s the least likely. Mike Pickard, head of risk and underwriting at Esure, said: “A seatbelt can be the last line of defence for motorists in a serious crash and this research shows that far too many people are still taking unnecessary risks. “Whether they occur 100 metres or 100 miles away from home, accidents by definition will happen when you least expect. The fact that motorists are putting their lives at risk by failing to buckle up at all times is simply staggering, but also illegal.” For more information visit the compensation claims specialists http://www.paulrooney.co.uk/ Ref: PRS-HS-12710
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