Thursday, 06 March 2008
A texting service created to warn drivers about the presence of speed cameras has been discontinued as it cost organisers too much.The West Yorkshire Casualty Reduction Partnership stated that the service, available to motorists in Bradford, will no longer be available because it gained too few subscribers, reports the Telegraph & Argus.An official at the partnership, Philip Gwynne, noted his displeasure at the development but claimed that the organisation will still attempt to help road users."The service was not engaging with enough drivers to make it cost-effective, so it will end on March 31st and the cost savings will be invested in future information initiatives," he told the publication.He added that the partnership always wants to engage in pioneering techniques but that the product was not viable for "one or two people".Drivers caught breaking the speed limit may find that their motor insurance premiums are negatively impacted upon.Offenders in South Yorkshire are being given the chance to go on a course to help them improve their awareness, reports the Sheffield Star.Car insurance - the cheapest on average
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