Re: Speeding, Tailgating, and Reckless Driving

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From: Daniel I. Manes
Date: Fri, 03 Jul 1998 00:00

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In article <359c4c18.39673598@news.okc.oklahoma.net>, in@the.sig wrote:

> danthman@umich.edu (Daniel I. Manes) wrote:

> >So, while I may not be as good a driver as I think I am, I can at least
> >say I take my driving seriously.

> Fortunately we have more drivers like us than not.

You haven't done much driving in Southern California, have you?

> >Well, I know they rate drivers based on age, gender, traffic violations,
> >accidents, years or driving experience, consecutive years of being
> >insured, and make/model of vehicle.  But I think it should be totally
> >illegal for insurance companies to use traffic violations.  Why?  Simply
> >because the punishment does not fit the "crime."
 
> Like I said, sit down with an agent sometime.  Most can readily
> explain the basis for their rate structures.   They'll also vary
> somewhat from one company to another so for someone that is displeased
> with their insurance my advice is to fire them and find another.  

Actually, I did do that.  State Farm --> 20th Century.  My rates went down
by $350 per 6 months.  BUT, if I were to get a ticket, my rates would
skyrocket no matter what company I'm with.

-Dan

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From: danthman@umich.edu (Daniel I. Manes)
Subject: Re: Speeding, Tailgating, and Reckless Driving
Date: 1998/07/03
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