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					  <title><![CDATA[To Ride Or Not To Ride Motorcycles -- Making an Educated Choice]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/326/1/To-Ride-Or-Not-To-Ride-Motorcycles----Making-an-Educated-Choice/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Motorcycles can conjure up classic images of the California lifestyle, from cruising the Pacific Coast Highway to touring Route 66.&nbsp;For many riders, however, motorcycles are more than just image &#8211; they&#8217;ve become an affordable alternative to conventional four-wheelers.In general, motorcycles are less expensive to buy, run, maintain and insure than cars. ]]></description>
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					  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Navigating an Auto Insurance Claim]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/454/1/Navigating-an-Auto-Insurance-Claim/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Auto insurance policies are required of all drivers in California; they are in place to cover losses from collisions, theft and damage from fire, flood or vandalism. As stated in your auto insurance policy, the insurer&#8217;s responsibility after a loss is to make you &#8220;whole."]]></description>
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					  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Cost of a DUI]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/325/1/The-Cost-of-a-DUI/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Having one more for the road might cost you more than you think. Everyone knows drinking and driving is a dangerous choice &#8211; causing injuries, property damage and even death &#8211; but most people don&#8217;t calculate the financial consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The potential costs of a DUI are staggering.&nbsp; From court costs, fines and attorneys' fees, to traffic school, probation and higher insurance premiums, you can expect to pay $10,000 or more for the experience.]]></description>
					  <author>cmiller@iinc.org (IINC Editor)</author>
					  <pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[How to Shop for a Safe Car]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/12/1/How-to-Shop-for-a-Safe-Car/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[
Car crashes claimed nearly 33,000 lives in 2010 according to the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA). This is part of a steady decline since the peak of more than 43,500 fatalities in 2005. While the best way to minimize the effects of motor vehicle accidents is to prevent them from happening in the first place, the second best way is to drive safer cars.IINC/CarMax Top Ten Best Cars for College Students ]]></description>
					  <author>cmiller@iinc.org (IINC Editor)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/13/1/Californias-Low-Cost-Auto-Insurance-Program/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[
In an effort to stem the tide of uninsured drivers in California and offer a low priced insurance policy for the poor, state legislators created the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program.The pilot program was launched on July 1, 2000 for San Francisco and Los Angeles county drivers. Since then, the program has expanded into&nbsp;all 58 counties.]]></description>
					  <author>cmiller@iinc.org (IINC Editor)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Bicycle Safety and Insurance]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/442/1/Bicycle-Safety-and-Insurance/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Bicycling is increasingly popular, both as a sport and as a means of transportation. And bicycles can cost anywhere from several hundred dollars for a basic bike to thousands of dollars for specialized racing bikes. Whether you use your bicycle to commute to work or simply like to cycle around the block with your children, it is important to understand the rules of the road and protect your financial investment with the proper insurance.]]></description>
					  <author>cmiller@iinc.org (IINC Editor)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The 411 On California Cell Phone Laws]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/244/1/The-411-On-California-Cell-Phone-Laws/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[On July 1, 2008, two new laws impacting the use of cell phones while driving a motor vehicle in California will go into effect. The laws prohibit all drivers from using a hand-held wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle in California unless they are an adult using a hands-free device.]]></description>
					  <author>cmiller@iinc.org (IINC Editor)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Heavy Rains Cause Surge In Auto Accidents]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/331/1/Heavy-Rains-Cause-Surge-In-Auto-Accidents/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[As wet weather covers the state, slick and flooded roads threaten to wreak havoc for drivers. Motorists having to drive in wet weather should slow down, allow more space between cars while driving, turn on their headlights and not try to navigate deep pools of water at flooded intersections. ]]></description>
					  <author>cmiller@iinc.org (IINC Editor)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Mileage-Based Auto Insurance]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/403/1/Mileage-Based-Auto-Insurance/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[In 2009, the California Department of Insurance approved mileage-based auto insurance regulations. This policy allows insurers to use verified actual mileage instead of, or in addition to, an estimated mileage program. The purpose behind the regulation: To give drivers a financial incentive to drive less and to help the environment. For years, insurers have asked drivers to estimate the number of miles they drive annually. However, it was found that some motorists underestimated the mileage and others overestimated it. ]]></description>
					  <author>cmiller@iinc.org (IINC Editor)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Car Sharing Is Coming To Your Town]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.iinc.org/articles/402/1/Car-Sharing-Is-Coming-To-Your-Town/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[During tough economic times, drivers find creative ways to save money. Some simply drive less. And there's a new breed of driver that looks to make money by sharing a car with others.The trend of personal car sharing is gaining momentum across the country. Dubbed &#8220;personal vehicle sharing&#8221; or &#8220;peer-to-peer&#8221; car sharing, it ranges from eco- sensitive drivers looking to lessen their carbon footprint to cost-conscious car owners looking to save money.]]></description>
					  <author>cmiller@iinc.org (IINC Editor)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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