Re: GEICO's opposition to 65 mph (was Re: recommendations for auto/home insurance?)

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From: Matthew T. Russotto
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1992 02:48

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In article <5188@npri6.npri.com> bryan@npri6.npri.com (Bryan Smith) writes:

>safety inspections.  I just moved from Virginia to Maryland and my rates went
>up because in Maryland a car needs only to be inspected if it is 
>moved to the state or sold.  And, I was told by my insurance agent that that is
>the reason why my rates went up.


Come on, how many accidents are caused by a mechanical failure that a
yearly inspection would find?  The insurance companies are entering
the realm of the ridiculous here.  
-- 
Matthew T. Russotto	russotto@eng.umd.edu	russotto@wam.umd.edu
Some news readers expect "Disclaimer:" here.
Just say NO to police searches and seizures.  Make them use force.
(not responsible for bodily harm resulting from following above advice)

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From: russotto@eng.umd.edu (Matthew T. Russotto)
Subject: Re: GEICO's opposition to 65 mph (was Re: recommendations for auto/home insurance?)
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Date: Thu, 26 Mar 92 02:48:22 GMT
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