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16/02/2009
London young drivers insurance buyers think drug driving is 'ok'
A survey published this week by Transport for London has revealed that almost a tenth of younger drivers in London believe that driving while under the influence of drugs is acceptable, a result that is unlikely to persuade providers of young drivers insurance to offer cheaper quotes.
TfL surveyed 989 people aged 17 to 25 and discovered that 9 percent felt that it was "OK" to drive under the influence of drugs such as cannabis.
The director of the travel body disagreed firmly, saying, "A conviction for drug driving will have a huge impact on a young person's life. It's not just the jail sentence, driving ban, £5,000 fine and massive hike in car insurance.
"A criminal record may prevent people from getting a visa to work overseas, working with children or even visiting America. Think of the consequences, it's just not worth the risk."
TfL commissioned the research to tie in with the launch of a new safety campaign, which warns young drivers insurance customers, "Lose your licence and you're just a kid again" - a campaign that also targets other threats to life and cheaper motor insurance like drink driving and speeding.
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