IRISH motorists are in danger of overestimating their own compliance with important road safety legislation such as drink driving and speeding limits, a major new survey has revealed.

EIGHTY percent of applicants to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) decided to use solicitors to assist them in processing their claims.

THOUSANDS of drink drivers are hiding their convictions when seeking motor insurance, one of the country’s biggest firms said yesterday.

THE Hibernian insurance company is to increase to 17.5% the discount it gives accident-free motorists who have not picked up any penalty points.

Hibernian general insurance announced today it is increasing its penalty points free discount to 17.5% for customers from November 1, 2004.

MOTOR insurance company, AXA Ireland, yesterday said it does not plan to match its main rival’s discount plans, for drivers who have no penalty points.