Travellers and car/van insurance
Discussion
Once had to get involved in evicting 25 plus caravans from private land. Before they were let onto the the highway every single one was put through the system to check for insurance. Over half were “legitimately” registered and insured to an address 150 odd miles away. Insurance companies never check if you actually reside there so this was simply a “pool” address for them. Not sure about the validity of doing so (sure an insurance expert can answer that one) but it was deemed sufficient to count as valid.
The rest were on Eire insurance policies (with docs to “prove”) that at the time were impossible to check, so in the absence of any actual evidence to the contrary they were allowed to go as well.
The rest were on Eire insurance policies (with docs to “prove”) that at the time were impossible to check, so in the absence of any actual evidence to the contrary they were allowed to go as well.
They generally use a broker who has been recommended by friends, travellers tend to be loyal customers to businesses who treat them well.
They always pay in cash and when you ask them to fill out a form or read a form they have always forgotton their glasses so ask you to read it out to them.
The police have a habit of checking their insurance whenever they are stopped so the majority I have come across like to insure their vehicles to avoid problems with the police
They always pay in cash and when you ask them to fill out a form or read a form they have always forgotton their glasses so ask you to read it out to them.
The police have a habit of checking their insurance whenever they are stopped so the majority I have come across like to insure their vehicles to avoid problems with the police
dacouch said:
They generally use a broker who has been recommended by friends, travellers tend to be loyal customers to businesses who treat them well.
They always pay in cash and when you ask them to fill out a form or read a form they have always forgotton their glasses so ask you to read it out to them.
The police have a habit of checking their insurance whenever they are stopped so the majority I have come across like to insure their vehicles to avoid problems with the police
A friend works for the NFU. She regularly deals with travellers and they do indeed pay cash and require someone else to complete the paperwork. They're all very polite and don't complain about the cost at all though..They always pay in cash and when you ask them to fill out a form or read a form they have always forgotton their glasses so ask you to read it out to them.
The police have a habit of checking their insurance whenever they are stopped so the majority I have come across like to insure their vehicles to avoid problems with the police
rscott said:
A friend works for the NFU. She regularly deals with travellers and they do indeed pay cash and require someone else to complete the paperwork. They're all very polite and don't complain about the cost at all though..
NFU, the Farmers Friend, just like the "Travellers". Thanks for the info, a reason to boycott the NFU now.
poo at Paul's said:
rscott said:
A friend works for the NFU. She regularly deals with travellers and they do indeed pay cash and require someone else to complete the paperwork. They're all very polite and don't complain about the cost at all though..
NFU, the Farmers Friend, just like the "Travellers". Thanks for the info, a reason to boycott the NFU now.
)Willy Nilly said:
Do they have driving licenses?
Yep, usually. Lots work in haulage or construction, where you simply can't work without the correct paperwork, regardless of what background you are from.I did notice a spate of Polish registered but rhd Transits driven by travellers around Swindon circa 2012.
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