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Drink driving conviction could more than double your premium, insurance firm warns

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A leading insurance company has issued a warning to drivers that a drink-driving conviction could see motor insurance premiums rise by a whopping 152 per cent.

New data from Admiral Insurance revealed that drink-driving is one of the most common motoring convictions that customers notify of when they renew their insurance policies.

Furthermore, if a driver has an accident while drink-driving many insurers will refuse to cover the cost of the claim, resulting in a heft bill that includes the cost of third-party claims, Wales Online reports. “As we approach a bank holiday weekend drivers are likely to be faced with situations where they have the opportunity to drink which could potentially put other road users, pedestrians, and themselves in danger.

Whether that’s a trip to a country pub or a friend’s barbecue," said Clare Egan, Head of Motor at Admiral. Read more: Disturbing pictures the family of Yousef Makki want all parents to see “After speeding and failing to stop at traffic lights, drink driving is the most common motoring conviction that customers notify us about.

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