UK Insurance Companies Penalise Drivers for Winter Tyres

Insurance companies have been accused of imposing unfair charges on UK drivers who have fitted winter tyres on their cars.

Commenting on the situation, where insurers increased premiums for conscious drivers, car protection expert at Telegraph Motoring said that such behaviour is "plainly either brain dead or ruthless profiteering." He claimed that winter tyres are a requirement in many European countries, such as Germany, Austria, Russia, etc.

According to tests carried out by TyreSafe, UK-based car safety organisation, winter tyres are the best option to ensure drivers' safety. Mr. Jackson, its chairman, is determined that "to penalise drivers for taking a positive step to improve their safety on the road seems absurd." He thinks that insurance companies should encourage such responsible behaviour rather than deter drivers from being reckless.

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