Legislation

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Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

Legislation governing the use of tachographs is not only complex, it’s also evolving – and it’s imperative for fleet decision makers to understand the changes.

Legislation 20 Dec

Four-in-10 young drivers take video calls behind the wheel

Shocking new figures from the RAC have revealed the widespread illegal use of mobile phones behind the wheel by young drivers.

safety and risk management 11 Dec

Tribunal approves settlements for car shipping cartel claim

Two multi-million pound settlements have been approved by the Competition Appeal Tribunal in a long-running car shipping legal action.

Legislation 6 Dec

Consultation on changes to national speed limits

The Scottish Government is considering cutting the speed limit on single carriageways to 50mph.

speed limits 28 Nov

‘Substantial’ risk to operators from new charge point fines

Charge point operators face a fine of £10,000 for each charger that does not meet new rules which came into force this weekend.

Charging & infrastructure 25 Nov

DfT looking at pavement parking ban options

Pavement parking is currently only banned in London and Edinburgh, where councils have powers to exempt certain roads.

Department for Transport 15 Nov

Driver CPC changes confirmed from December

Changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), agreed by Parliament in October, will take effect from December 3.

Driver CPC 14 Nov

New laws around e-scooter use promised soon

The Government wants to introduce legislation around the use of e-scooters, saying they have been left unregulated for too long.

e-scooters 13 Nov

Graduated driving licences should apply to all new drivers

FleetCheck argues a graduated driving licence should apply to all new drivers, not just young drivers who have passed their test.

Legislation 11 Nov

Mobile phone law change for blue light drivers

The Government has introduced new legislation allowing the use of hand-held devices while driving for emergency services workers.

Department for Transport 5 Nov

DfT wants views on new vehicle safety rules

The Government wants to hear from the fleet sector before updating the GB type approval scheme with new European and international vehicle safety regulations.

Department for Transport 5 Nov

New restrictions and ‘G’ plates for young drivers

Young, inexperienced drivers should not be allowed to carry peer-age passengers for the first six months after passing their test, says the AA.

Driver Training 21 Oct

Safety fears delay decision on rule change for operating electric vans (video)

No timeline for making it easier for fleets to operate electric vans by changing 4.25-tonne rules as Government considers safety implications.

Fleet strategy 15 Oct

Fleets reminded of GDPR obligations for personal data in vehicles

Privacy4Cars is reminding fleets, leasing companies and dealerships about their GDPR responsibilities.

GDPR 27 Sep

EV pay-as-you-drive charge could have “unforeseen effects”

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has said the introduction of a pay-as-you-drive charge for electric vehicles could cause “unforeseen effects”.

road pricing 12 Sep

Waitrose truck refuelling at CNG fuel pump

Zemo Partnership urges Government to “act swiftly” to deliver net zero

The Zemo Partnership has published a new report that sets out seven key principles to inform policy on delivering net zero transport.

Zemo Partnership 3 Sep

Fleets need clarity on 2030 van ban

Fleets could be left in an “impossible situation” if the Government does not clarify its position on whether diesel van production will be banned in 2030.

diesel ban 3 Sep

Fine for family firm after collision at company yard kills director

A wood recycling company has been fined after one of its directors was killed when he was struck by a JCB.

safety and risk management 27 Aug

Half of van drivers break mobile phone law while driving

While the proportion of van drivers checking their phones has fallen, those van drivers flouting the law risk six penalty points and a £200 fine if caught.

Legislation 27 Aug

Road safety benefits from restricting young drivers welcomed by fleets (video)

But any changes must not unfairly penalise those who driver for work, says Fleet News at 10 panel.

Driver Training 8 Aug

Legislation

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

Four-in-10 young drivers take video calls behind the wheel

Tribunal approves settlements for car shipping cartel claim

Consultation on changes to national speed limits

‘Substantial’ risk to operators from new charge point fines

DfT looking at pavement parking ban options

Driver CPC changes confirmed from December

New laws around e-scooter use promised soon

Graduated driving licences should apply to all new drivers

Mobile phone law change for blue light drivers

DfT wants views on new vehicle safety rules

New restrictions and ‘G’ plates for young drivers

Safety fears delay decision on rule change for operating electric vans (video)

Fleets reminded of GDPR obligations for personal data in vehicles

EV pay-as-you-drive charge could have “unforeseen effects”

Zemo Partnership urges Government to “act swiftly” to deliver net zero

Fleets need clarity on 2030 van ban

Fine for family firm after collision at company yard kills director

Half of van drivers break mobile phone law while driving

Road safety benefits from restricting young drivers welcomed by fleets (video)

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Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Legislation

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

Four-in-10 young drivers take video calls behind the wheel

Tribunal approves settlements for car shipping cartel claim

Consultation on changes to national speed limits

‘Substantial’ risk to operators from new charge point fines

DfT looking at pavement parking ban options

Driver CPC changes confirmed from December

New laws around e-scooter use promised soon

Graduated driving licences should apply to all new drivers

Mobile phone law change for blue light drivers

DfT wants views on new vehicle safety rules

New restrictions and ‘G’ plates for young drivers

Safety fears delay decision on rule change for operating electric vans (video)

Fleets reminded of GDPR obligations for personal data in vehicles

EV pay-as-you-drive charge could have “unforeseen effects”

Zemo Partnership urges Government to “act swiftly” to deliver net zero

Fleets need clarity on 2030 van ban

Fine for family firm after collision at company yard kills director

Half of van drivers break mobile phone law while driving

Road safety benefits from restricting young drivers welcomed by fleets (video)

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Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

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