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        Insurance Company

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Re: Petrol Contributions

I have recently joined Cardiff County Car Share Scheme. When I give other members a lift I will be entitled to receive a contribution of up to 10p per passenger per mile. This is the rate which has been suggested by Cardiff County and may change from time to time in line with motoring costs and general inflation.

A statement by the Association of British Insurers on this matter is below. If this contravenes any clause in my insurance policy then please would you advise me as soon as possible.



Yours sincerely

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Insurance implications of car sharing

There should be no insurance implications for normal car sharing arrangements - though it is always best to let your insurer know.

The following statement was circulated to major insurance companies in 1998 by The Association of British Insurers

MOTOR CONFERENCE UNDERTAKING

The receipt of contributions as part of a car-sharing arrangement for social or other similar purposes in respect of the carriage of passengers on a journey in a vehicle insured under a private car policy will not be regarded as constituting the carriage of passengers for hire or reward (or the use of the vehicle for hiring) provided that:-

  • the vehicle is not constructed or adapted to carry more then eight passengers (excluding the Driver);
  • the passengers are not being carried in the course of a business of carrying passengers;
  • the total contributions received for the journey concerned do not involve an element of profit.

NOTE: If in any doubt whether a car-sharing arrangement is covered by the terms of a private car policy, the policyholders concerned should make an enquiry to their motor insurers.

Motor Conference is the Standing Joint Committee of the Association of British Insurers and Lloyd's Motor Underwriters' Association