Young drivers are subjected to higher car insurance premiums. This is just the way it is. This is understandable both as these young drivers first start driving and are therefore inexperienced and also as they enter into a demographic that is known for being a bit car accident prone.

California, long having led the rest of the nation with its environmental and health concerns, now wants its drivers to promote the health of Planet Earth as they pay for car insurance.

Yesterday, Steve Poizner, head of the California Department of Insurance, announced his intentions to give Californians the opportunity to opt for new, green “pay-as-you-go” auto insurance by autumn of 2008, if possible.