Lunchtime Virtual Lecture: THE HIGHWAY CODE CHANGES 2022 AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR MOTOR INSURANCE

On 29 January 2022 some significant alterations were made to the Highway Code, known and trusted for many decades as the ‘Road Users’ Bible’.

This new edition changes many common perceptions as to the rules and etiquette of the road, for instance, priorities at junctions, awareness, spacing and the creation of a ‘hierarchy’ of road users.

Not only are these amendments of fundamental importance to any road user, they will undoubtedly have a bearing on many RTA liability decisions affecting everyone from pedestrians to HGV drivers.

One aspect of concern over the new rules is a perceived lack of publicity and hence a possible knowledge gap on the part of road users. This webinar goes into detail on the provisions of the new Code and how they can be communicated to clients. It also looks at how they are likely to affect different classes of Motor insurance.

The webinar will be of value to everyone using a public road. Specifically it will be of value to insurance personnel dealing with Motor underwriting, claims or client facing in any way.

At the end of this presentation, the delegate will:-

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of the 2022 Highway Code.
• Understand how the changes might affect Motor liability decisions.
• Further appreciate the longer term effects on Motor Claims experience and underwriting implications.
• Develop ideas on communication to clients.