With the World Cup knockout stages advancing Swinton insurance warns motorists over drink driving.

Swinton released new figures revealing  a 23.4% increase in the number of car insurance enquiries from customers with drink driving convictions in June 2008 compared to those reported in June 2009 (coinciding with the Euro 2008), a percentage which is expected to rise sharply in summer 2010 with the World Cup.

Steve Chelton, insurer development manager for Swinton Insurance, said:”Many people are indulging in social drinking during the day and some don’t realise that they could be over the limit the following morning.”

“Motorists who are caught drink driving may be faced with a fine, a disqualification from driving or even a prison sentence, as well as a sharp increase in their car insurance premiums.”