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The route to road charging

By Matthew Oakley, director at WPI Economics

2 Jul

Tax rules make it 'virtually impossible' to have a uniform fleet policy across Europe

Different tax regimes across different European countries make a uniform pan-European fleet policy virtually impossible, says a new taxation guide.

29 May

Police officers set to receive greater powers when carrying out pursuits

The Home Office has launched a consultation to provide Police officers with greater legal protection when perusing criminals on the road.

22 May

Van and truck speed limits

A quick guide to speed limit rules from Commercial Fleet magazine, for van and truck operators.

Legislation 21 May

Rules and regulations on VDRS and digital tacho card replacements

This month, the FTA's Member Advice Centre has been inundated with questions - here are a few highlights answered by FTA manager of van information Eamonn Brennan.

Legislation 17 May

Mechanic jailed for multimillion-pound money laundering scam

A car mechanic, who set up two firms ‘selling’ alcohol as a front for a £5.3 million money laundering scam, has been jailed for six years.

5 Apr

bus lane fine, driving in a bus lane, penalty for driving in a bus lane.

1.1m drivers fined for driving in bus lanes each year

RAC calls for a review of national signage guidelines and the introduction of ‘smart bus lanes’ to make things simpler and clearer for motorists.

4 Apr

WATCH: Unmarked HGV catches 5,000 careless drivers

An unmarked HGV cab is taking to the road for the final time after catching more than 5,000 careless drivers in the past three years.

29 Mar

Desire to see RDE2 diesels grows as higher BIK and VED duties loom

Fleets are rethinking vehicle choices as a result of an increase in BIK tax and vehicle excise duty based on new vehicle engine testing standards.

15 Mar

Chancellor fails to resolve fleet-related tax issues in the Spring Statement

The fleet industry was hoping for clarity on a number of issues in the Spring Statement from the Chancellor, but were left disappointed.

14 Mar

Company car drivers in Scotland hit by BIK increase as new income tax rates bite

An increase in income tax in Scotland will see company car drivers face larger increases in BIK tax rates than those in the rest of the UK from April 6.

14 Mar

Alastair Kendrick

Optional Remuneration Arrangements (OPRA) - are you and HMRC ready for them?

By Alastair Kendrick, employment tax specialist

12 Mar

More work is needed to explain the law on mobile phone usage

By Paul Loughlin motoring law solicitor at Stephensons

12 Mar

Fleet industry hopes for company car tax clarity in Spring Statement

The fleet industry is asking for more clarity on the direction of travel for the future of company car taxation in the Spring Statement on March 13.

6 Mar

Audi A8 2018 first drive

Legislation puts brakes on Audi’s Level 3 autonomous technology

New A8 has self-driving capability, but laws require amendment to enable its use.

15 Feb

GDPR stock image

What GDPR will mean for fleets? Experts explain how to prepare for Data Day

The forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will shake up the way personal data is collected, stored and used. Andrew Don reports.

Legislation 14 Feb

Overloading: Is having your own mobile or fixed weighing system worth the cost?

Owning a mobile or fixed weighing system may seem expensive but against potential fines the numbers stack up more positively, John Lewis discovers.

Legislation 30 Jan

Orange truck in workshop

Legislation: Doubt surrounds DfT expansion of heavy truck test regime

DfT prepares to expand its heavy truck test regieme but observers cast doubts over tester availability and facility suitability. John Lewis reports.

Legislation 30 Jan

Drivers could soon be allowed to report accidents online

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to allow drivers to report accidents online, rather than in person at a police station.

30 Jan

AA seeks ‘smart’ motorway guidance in Highway Code

The AA is pressuring Government to update the Highway Code to include advice on All Lane Running motorways.

20 Dec

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