Driven to distraction: Car insurance premiums likely to rise as more Kiwis claim for crashes

Drivers are likely to see insurance premiums rise if they can’t keep their eyes on the road, the Automobile Association says.

AA’s latest motor survey showed vehicle insurance claims were up 17% year-on-year, with more than 267,000 New Zealanders involved in a collision over the last 12 months.

Driver distraction was blamed for 34% of those, with phones a factor in 4% and…