China: Auto Insurance Rates Linked With Drunk Driving Records

The Chinese authorities have decided to link compulsory automobile liability insurance rates with drunk driving records, as Xinhua reports, citing the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.

The new scheme will be used starting from March 1, according to a statement issued by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission last week. This measure has been taken to raise drivers safety awareness. The new scheme will be executed on a local basis, with punishment varying according to the location of th… (read more)