I'm not one for spam or the usual chain e-mails that go around (having said that, I posted this on pfm, but...), but this petition request received from a motorcycling mate appears to be worth signing, given that it involves that subject close to all of our hearts, motor insurance. Please see the text below from MAG (Motorcycle Action Group) Officer, Elaine Hardy. It's just started, so not exactly brimming with signatures. All welcome. [QUOTE]Dear All, If you go to the following link, you can sign my petition to the Prime Minister to review regulations on third party motor insurance [URL]http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Motor-Insurance/[/URL] Change Third Party Motor Insurance regulations to allow motorists to buy this form of compulsory insurance as a separate product as in other European countries and in Australia. In Great Britain (and Ireland), motor insurers are not obliged to sell Third Party Only insurance as a 'stand alone' product. Providing third party insurance is part of the 'package' motor insurers can insist that consumers buy Third Party Fire and Theft or Fully Comprehensive insurance. This 'loophole' in British motor insurance regulations, together with an accentuated perception of vehicle theft, has allowed motor insurers to charge exceedingly high premiums. Especially vulnerable are young drivers and motorcyclists, who in so-called high risk areas, cannot even get motor insurance or have to pay extortionate premiums. The only requirement to drive in this country is the Road Traffic Act 1988 insurance, but is unobtainable. Thanks Elaine Hardy MAG UK National Research Officer[/QUOTE]
