> Don't place a child in front of an active airbag because they are made to protect adults, not children. Children 12 years and under should ride in the back seat, away from air bags. 

> Keep weather and road conditions in mind when driving and always wear your seat belt!

> Do not mix medicine, alcohol and other drugs - they can impair driving skills.

> Always remove the ignition key when you get out of the car, even when parking in your own drive or at a petrol station. Never leave a window or sunroof open, even when just going into a shop for a moment or two.

> Don’t leave any belongings showing in your car, a thief won’t know that a bag or coat doesn’t contain something valuable and might break a window to get to it. If you can’t take them with you lock them in the boot.

> Never leave credit cards or cheque books in the glove compartment.

> If you can, leave the car in a locked garage, if not try to park in a well-lit, open space. If you have an anti-theft device, use it every time you park, if not consider fitting one.

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

• Do not state that the accident was your fault, do not blame the other party and do not argue - keep calm.
• If there are casualties call an ambulance immediately. If there are injured persons or if government property is involved, call the police.
  Emergency telephone number for Ambulance or Police is 112.
• Traffic accident not bumper to bumper? Call the local wardens on 21320202 and remember: DO NOT MOVE THE VEHICLES until they have taken details!
• Always keep a Front-to-Rear collision form in your motor vehicle.
• If you have a camera with you, take photographs of the scene of the accident.
• Keep a note of the following Third Party details: name, address, telephone number, vehicle registration number, the insurer, type of cover and policy number.
• Keep a note of names and contact details of witnesses including passengers.
• Advise us of the accident on the same day it occurs if this is possible.

MOTORING ABROAD

Click here for information from the Malta Insurance Association which is useful and beneficial when motoring abroad.