Esure claims 20mph speed limits could cut insurance costs
The average driver could be looking at a £50 saving per year on their car insurance premium if 20mph zones were rolled out in towns and cities across the UK, according to Esure’s chief customer officer Peter Martin-Simon.
In September 2023, the Welsh government introduced legislation for a default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads with exceptions decided by local authorities.
Earlier this year, Esure reported a 20%
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