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Historically, the largest amount of compensation for a car accident caused by a drunk Latvian driver is 505,377 euros. An accident occurred in Ireland in 2006, killing four vehicles, their drivers and passengers, one of whom was killed.
According to the Road Safety Directorate, the risk of being involved in a road accident increases as much as 17 times when driving under the influence of the wheel. Very often, drivers who drive under the influence of illicit substances often also break other road traffic regulations, such as driving without a valid license. OCTA policies.
In terms of costs, the largest indemnities for road traffic accidents in the territory of Latvia caused by a drunk driver without a valid MTPL were 30.6 thousand (in 2015), 27.1 thousand (in 2019) and 25.6 thousand euros (in 2013). ) shows LTAB statistics.
“November and December are the months of the year when the people of our country celebrate different holidays. Unfortunately, public holidays are almost always spent with the detention of drivers who are not intoxicated with everyday illicit substances,” says Jānis Abāšins, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
“These unpleasant statistics are the visible side of the problem, but drivers who are at risk of getting drunk should be aware that in the event of an accident caused by intoxicants, the damage to the perpetrator could be in the tens and even hundreds of thousands of euros,” he said. Abashin.
“Accidents caused by drivers under the influence of illicit substances are most often very serious and often end in tragic consequences. Also, intoxicated drivers often try to escape from the scene, causing additional damage to themselves and others,” the head of LTAB sums up.
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