Top 10 Motoring Convictions for 2018
Admiral Insurance recently carried out a survey of it’s customer base and analysed the most common type of motoring conviction. The survey was carried out on drivers who notified them of a conviction between September 2017 and August 2018.
Unsurprisingly, speeding offences made up for 3 of the top 5 convictions with using a mobile and not obeying traffic signals also ranking highly.
Top 10 Driving Conviction
| Rank | Code | Conviction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SP30 | Exceeding the statutory speed limit on a public road |
| 2 | SP50 | Exceeding speed limit on a motorway |
| 3 | TS10 | Failing to comply with traffic light signals |
| 4 | SP10 | Exceeding goods vehicle speed limits |
| 5 | CU80 | Using a mobile phone whilst driving a motor vehicle |
| 6 | IN10 | Using a vehicle uninsured |
| 7 | DR10 | Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol level above limit |
| 8 | SP20 | Exceeding speed limit for type of vehicle (excluding goods or passenger vehicles) |
| 9 | CD10 | Driving without due care and attention |
| 10 | SP40 | Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit |
As part of the survey, Admiral also looked at other elements such as who was likely to have what type of conviction based on age and occupation.
Speeding offences being the most common resulted in the following findings.
| Rank | Occupation (2018) | Occupation (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locksmith | Professional Footballer |
| 2 | Offshore rig worker | Restaurant owner |
| 3 | Creative director | Construction engineer |
| 4 | Professional sports coach/trainer | Offshore rig worker |
| 5 | Chairman | Amateur musician |
| 6 | Blind fitter | Medical consultant |
| 7 | Professional footballer | Higher executive officer |
| 8 | Construction engineer | Sales engineer |
| 9 | Company director | Chairman |
| 10 | Courier/delivery driver | Surgeon |
Those less likely to be convicted of speeding were insurance clerks, credit managers and dressmakers. Supermarket assistants and substitute teachers also ranked 4 and 5 on the ‘safe list’.
Cars most commonly caught speeding
Interestingly, BMW was not number 1 for cars most commonly caught speeding, instead, this slot was taken by Mercedes.
| Rank | Make & Model |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes GLE |
| 2 | Porsche Panamera |
| 3 | Mercedes AMG |
| 4 | Aston Martin Vantage |
| 5 | Mini John Cooper |
| 6 | Volkswagen California |
| 7 | BMW 420D |
| 8 | Seat Arona |
| 9 | Aston Martin DB9 |
| 10 | BMW 440I |
If you have found yourself in trouble with a conviction, make sure you get in touch as we can help you find convicted insurance. We are particularly good in finding people drink driving insurance so don’t stress, just get in touch.
