Drivers are being warned they have one week to speak to their insurer to make sure their cover is appropriate for their needs before rules change at the end of April.

Following an announcement by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) on April 20 2021, the temporary measures put in place to support motorists during the pandemic will end on April 30.

Originally introduced in March 2020, the commitments supported policyholders who needed to drive to work during lockdown, but who previously would not have used their own car to do so.

Insurers waived any requirements to extend cover for key workers who needed to drive to different locations, volunteers helping their communities by transporting medicines or groceries to support those affected by coronavirus and, people who needed to use their car to drive to different locations for work because of the pandemic.

Drivers whose car insurance policy does not currently include cover for commuting, and are using their own car to travel to work, will need to contact their insurer to update their cover accordingly.