RightProtect, 24/7 legal support for drivers
Did you know that you could be jailed if you cause a minor injury during a road traffic accident? And a road traffic accident is the only time when the police can question you without representation?
Get immediate, 24/7 roadside legal support for your drivers in the event of a blue light accident with Right Fuel Card’s RightProtect.
What is RightProtect?
RightProtect, available exclusively from Right Fuel Card, is a dedicated, 24/7 helpline that puts you in touch with a qualified solicitor by the roadside in the event of a road traffic accident.
24/7 roadside legal advice - speak to a solicitor anytime, anywhere.
Have a solicitor in attendance at a police station to represent you.
Ensure protection for both drivers and employers against costly legal consequences.
Legal cases are won or lost by the roadside. Shield your business for just £2.50 per card, per month. Just £30 per year!
RightProtect vs. insurance legal cover
Many insurance policies include legal cover, but rarely at the roadside.
This means drivers can be left without representation when police first question them, often the most crucial moment in building a defence. A driver can be left vulnerable at the scene and, in most cases, is only eligible for Legal Aid representation during the initial interview at a police station.
RightProtect helps fill that gap, providing immediate legal advice and giving you peace of mind until your insurance legal service becomes available.
Road traffic accidents are a reality for businesses
In Great Britain in 2024, there were an estimated 1,633 fatalities, 29,537 killed or seriously injured casualties and 128,375 casualties of all kinds. Every 17 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads.
Road traffic accidents are a reality for businesses running vehicles, and the right advice at the right time can make all the difference, not just for your legal defence, but for your business reputation and peace of mind.
Why RightProtect legal cover?
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Protect your business
Immediately speak with a solicitor by the roadside in the event of a blue light accident.
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Works alongside insurance cover
Bridges the gap until your insurance legal cover takes over, ensuring you’re never left without advice.
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24/7 protection
Accidents don’t just happen 9 to 5. With RightProtect, you’re supported day and night, 365 days a year.
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Nationwide coverage
RightProtect helps your drivers wherever they have a phone signal - from the city centre to the A roads of the Highlands.
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Affordable peace of mind
You’re fully covered for only £2.50 per card, per month - just £30 per year.
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Immediate representation
Drivers get legal advice at the roadside and solicitor representation at the police station.
RightProtect FAQs
If you're still deciding whether or not to add RightProtect to your account, or you're a new customer exploring our wider services, let our frequently asked questions help you make sure you're making the right choice.
RightProtect is a legal helpline service offered by Right Fuel Card. It gives cardholders and their drivers access to immediate legal advice 24/7 following a “blue light incident” (e.g. road traffic accidents where the police or other emergency services are involved).
RightProtect is intended for “blue light incidents”; that means accidents, collisions, or incidents on the road where law enforcement, police, or emergency services are involved. It lets you speak to a solicitor at the scene, to get legal advice at the moment when you need it most.
If you are a new customer, you can select RightProtect during your fuel card application.
If you are an existing customer, you can complete our RightProtect request form to have it added.
Once you’ve added RightProtect to your account (either during application or afterwards via a request form), it becomes active 7 days after the account is opened, or after the product is requested.
No, even minor accidents can lead to legal consequences. RightProtect ensures you’re represented from the start.
RightProtect is available exclusively to Right Fuel Card customers. Any driver linked to one of our fuel cards with RightProtect added to the account can use the service, whether they’re an employee or agency driver. If you're currently a customer and haven't opted in, you can easily add RightProtect to your account.
Most insurance legal cover isn’t available at the roadside. RightProtect gives you access to immediate legal advice before your insurer’s cover applies, filling the gap that poses the biggest risk to your business.