It is also important to look into the laws covering driving in another country. If not prepared, a driving violation or accident could be not only time consuming from one’s business trip or vacation but it could be costly as well. To help those driving in foreign countries to be more prepared, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has launched a campaign to inform how to be safer when driving abroad. By staying informed of local driving laws one can remain safer on the roads. The FCO reported that there have been a high number of traffic incidents involving British tourists in popular vacation spots such as Australia, Thailand, and Spain.
UK ambassador to Thailand, Mark Kent commented “Accidents do occur and not all tragedies are avoidable, but the outcome could be very different with many lives being saved and critical injuries reduced if people adopted the same safety precautions abroad that they would naturally take at home.
“I have visited hospitals here and heard from doctors how many deaths could have been avoided by following the law and taking the appropriate precautions, such as safety helmets.
“You should check that your travel insurance specifically covers you for driving a scooter or any other vehicle abroad.”
The FCO has a new online tool to properly inform drivers so they are better prepared and can be safe on the roads. The online tool can be found at www.fcowidget.com.
source: comparethebox.com
