Accidents Involving Foreign Truck Drivers In The Uk

Over the past year, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of accidents involving foreign lorry drivers on the roads and motorways in the UK

. In fact, according to statistics by Accident Exchange (traffic specialists), the number of accidents involving foreign lorry drivers have increased by almost 10% in the past twelve months. According to an online article by the Telegraph, lorries registered abroad are involved in around 9,000 accidents a year, and the Association of British Insurers says that foreign lorry drivers are three times more likely to be involved in collisions than UK lorry drivers.

However, the Road Haulage Association states that lorry drivers are not only to blame for the increase in accidents and that many motorists simply do not understand the 'blind spot hazard' of foreign lorries, which are mostly left-hand-drive. This is no excuse for lorry drivers not to be more vigilant on the roads, and especially foreign lorry drivers who should certainly drive with more care and attention and be more assertive whilst overtaking! Under the revised Road Safety Act, police can now issue fixed penalties or on-the-spot fines of up to 900 if foreign drivers commit any driving offences whilst on the UK roads. This should certainly act as a deterrent to ensure that they take more care whilst driving, and help reduce the increasing number of fatalities on the roads.

If you have been hurt or seriously injured as a result of a road traffic accident involving a foreign motorist, it is important to seek professional advice from specialist solicitors. In almost one-third of cases, victims are unable to make a claim against foreign motorists due to difficulties in contacting foreign insurers or the drivers simply not having insurance policies in place. In many cases, foreign lorry drivers often leave false details and drive off without stopping, and this makes it extremely difficult for investigators to trace in their home country. However, the Motor Insurance Bureau are able to provide you with the details of the driver and the insurance company, providing you have the correct registration number of the vehicle. It is also important to bear in mind that the larger foreign trailers often have two separate number plates, one for the cabin and the other for the trailer. It is essential that you obtain both of these registration numbers if you are ever involved in an accident!

by: Ramratten Singh Bhambra

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