Highway code changes may cause 'crash for cash' scam chaos, according to expert
dailyrecord.co.ukLast month saw a host of Highway Code changes come into force. Despite hopes of safer roads following the rule changes, the updates are likely to cause chaos on the roads, according to expert.Many motorists have been left confused as the road 'hierarchy' was altered, leaving many unsure over who has right of way.The changes have lead to a huge 500 per cent jump in dash cam sales as drivers rush to protect themselves from 'cash for crash' scams.
These potential scam incidents often involve pedestrians or cyclists who pretend to be hit and injured by cars in order to submit a false insurance claim - reports The Express.
However, evidence provided by dash cams helps drivers to avoid these types of claims and possible criminal convictions brought about by them.
Sales of the devices are now at a rate of one every 30 seconds in the UK.Countries including China and Russia have seen a spate of the scams.
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