Chris Thornton, Auto Windscreens' managing director, said: ‘While it might be that many motorists are not concerned if their policy covers them for overseas holidays as they have no plans to travel by car, a proportion of them are at risk should they be in need of assistance and find they do not have sufficient protection.’
Motorists are urged to check the 'travelling abroad' section of their insurance policy before driving in Europe.
While all UK vehicle insurance provides the minimum third party cover to drive in other European Union countries, theft or damage to a policyholder's own vehicle might not be included.
Outside of the EU, a Green Card should be carried to prove a policy meets the relevant country's requirements and can be supplied by insurers upon request.
Factors that could contribute to increased accident risks abroad are:
Longer non-stop driving times as people head to holiday destinations, such as the south of France
- Driving on the right-hand side of the road
- Differing road conditions and speed limits
- General nervousness about driving abroad
- Distractions caused, for example, by children or map reading
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