Drink drivers face "whopping" increase in Kwik Fit, HSBC car insurance premiums

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Drink drivers face "whopping" increase in Kwik Fit, HSBC car insurance premiums

Motorists driving under the influence of alcohol face "whopping" increases their car insurance premiums and may be refused insurance altogether according to a survey published today.

The study, published by moneysupermarket.com, found that leading insurers including HSBC, Budget, Kwik Fit and the Post Office, increased insurance premiums by an average of 82 per cent if the driver had a previous drink driving conviction.

In some cases the drink drivers' premiums were double the amount given to others.

Andy Leadbetter, head of insurance at moneysupermarket.com, warned of the dangers of being over the limit, especially as the UK gears up for the traditionally boozy Christmas period.

He said: "Even if you are over the limit by just a small amount, finding yourself uninsurable will be a huge blow.

"Surely getting behind the wheel after drinking just isn't worth it."

According to the Department for Transport, 460 people were killed in the UK last year as a result of drink driving.

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