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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.
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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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