Press Release - 2/August/2001 Young Drivers still Being Discriminated Against The Document here is the submission made to the ODEI in March outlining the Test Case of David Green, a young driver from Clonsilla who paid £4,071.61 to Quinn Direct for Motor Insurance. The case was held up because the discrimination happened before the act came into affect in October 2000. Mr Green has since renewed his insurance and despite a years accident free driving the premium has increased to £4,090.52. Mick Murphy the National Organiser of MIJAG said "Insurance Premiums are used in many countries as an incentive to bring about good driving behaviour. Despite and unblemished record David Green is now paying even more for insurance. The insurance companies are not playing their part to help reduce the accident levels on our roads". "MIJAG believe that young drivers like David Green should be charged the average insurance premium of £480 when they start driving. This should only increase if safety related driving offences are committed. There would then be a massive incentive to behave in a safe manner on the road" said Mick Murphy. Back to Press Release Index