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Drivers from the other European states causing over 18,000 crashes annually  - 20th November 2007

Drivers from other European Union countries are increasing the number of road accidents on the UK's roads significantly according to a study by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

The study found that over 18,000 collisions a year on the UK's roads can be attributed to drivers from the other EU states, and heavy goods vehicles from these countries are three times more likely to be involved in an road accident in Britain than ones from the UK. 

 Drivers from the UK caused more than 5,000 road accidents driving in continental Europe during 2006. Director General of the ABI said: “Greater movement through Europe must not mean more dangerous roads.

With 45 major differences in the road laws between member states it's hardly surprising that cross-border driving is leading to more collisions."

He also called for the UK government and European Commission to try to aid drivers driving through Europe.

 














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