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Speeding tickets reach record level in 2018

Speeding ticket offences have increased each year since 2011.

25 Oct

Roundtable debate at the September 2019 Fleet200 Executive Club meeting

Financial hardship, driver 'rebellion' (and rewarding the good ones) – fleet managers' challenges

Fleet decision-makers speak of the increasing challenges placed on them by increased focus on the management of the fleet, BIK pressure - and driver rebellion

15 Oct

Mobiles while driving – clear policy needed

Bosses split on whether employees should take calls while on the road, says DfBB’s Simon Turner

Driver management 5 Sep

MPs call for change to use of mobiles law following two high profile cases

Filming, not speaking, driver wins case; senior policewoman distracted before collision

4 Sep

Licence Bureau says complete phone ban enforceable

Licence Bureau says a complete ban on mobile phone usage while driving is ‘long overdue and enforceable’.

29 Aug

Senior police officer crashes into car while trying to make hands-free phone call

An assistant chief constable has escaped a driving ban after colliding with an oncoming car while trying to make a hands-free phone call to her husband.

12 Aug

High Court highlights mobile phone law loophole

The effectiveness of legislation governing use of handheld mobile phone while driving has been questioned by the High Court.

1 Aug

Grey fleet and mobile phone policies put drivers at risk

One in six at-work drivers says they have been involved in an accident when taking a call from a colleague, new research suggests.

11 Jul

Give drivers caught using mobile phones tougher penalties

Almost 90% of motorists would like to see tougher penalties handed out to other drivers caught using their phone while behind the wheel according to a new survey by Motorpoint.

6 Jun

Police to use mobile phone detection warning signs

New mobile phone detection warning signs are being rolled out by Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces.

12 Apr

Handheld mobile phone use at the wheel ‘getting worse’

Younger working-age drivers and those in London the worst offenders, as RAC warns of ‘fading impact’ of penalties introduced in 2017.

21 Mar

Brits believe in-car tech is dangerous driving distraction

It has been revealed that 56% of Brits believe in-car tech is just as distracting as using a mobile phone, says whocanfixmycar.com research.

25 Feb

Support for long-range cameras to enforce motoring offences

The camera, which can catch drivers from up to 1km away who speed, tailgate, use handheld mobile phones or do not wear seatbelts, is being trialled by Gloucestershire Police.

21 Feb

Van drivers ‘twice as likely’ to break phone laws

The illegal use of mobile phones among van drivers is double that seen in cars, according to a new Government report.

7 Feb

A third of motorists admit mobile phone use

A third (34%) of drivers said they use their mobile phone illegally while in their car, with the figure rising to 58% of 18-24 year old drivers, new research suggests.

1 Feb

Patchy mobile coverage an issue for connected cars

In all, 90 local authority areas will have one or more stretches of road where there is no voice signal available.

18 Sep

New mobile phone detection signs trialled in Norfolk

Norfolk County Council is trialling road signs that detect when drivers are using a mobile phone.

17 Jul

mobile phone penalties, driving while using mobile phone, SmartWitness mobile phone survey.

One in three motorists say tougher mobile phone penalties not working

A third of motorists (31%) believe current penalties for using a mobile phone while driving are still not enough of a deterrent, according to the RAC.

25 Jun

Decline in drivers prosecuted for using their mobile phone behind the wheel

A combination of fewer traffic police, increased fines and improved connectivity in new vehicles is likely behind a 30% drop in motorists being charged with using their mobile phone while at the wheel.

21 Jun

Fleet200 March 2018 roundtable discussions

Fleet decision-makers reveal differing strategies to managing drivers’ mobile phone use, drug taking and grey fleet - Fleet200 debate

In a wide ranging debate, fleet decision-maker revealed the challenges they faced in ensuring safe use of mobile phones, combatting drug driving and key elements of a grey fleet policy.

3 Apr

mobile phones - Page 3

Speeding tickets reach record level in 2018

Financial hardship, driver 'rebellion' (and rewarding the good ones) – fleet managers' challenges

Mobiles while driving – clear policy needed

MPs call for change to use of mobiles law following two high profile cases

Licence Bureau says complete phone ban enforceable

Senior police officer crashes into car while trying to make hands-free phone call

High Court highlights mobile phone law loophole

Grey fleet and mobile phone policies put drivers at risk

Give drivers caught using mobile phones tougher penalties

Police to use mobile phone detection warning signs

Handheld mobile phone use at the wheel ‘getting worse’

Brits believe in-car tech is dangerous driving distraction

Support for long-range cameras to enforce motoring offences

Van drivers ‘twice as likely’ to break phone laws

A third of motorists admit mobile phone use

Patchy mobile coverage an issue for connected cars

New mobile phone detection signs trialled in Norfolk

One in three motorists say tougher mobile phone penalties not working

Decline in drivers prosecuted for using their mobile phone behind the wheel

Fleet decision-makers reveal differing strategies to managing drivers’ mobile phone use, drug taking and grey fleet - Fleet200 debate

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mobile phones - Page 3

Speeding tickets reach record level in 2018

Financial hardship, driver 'rebellion' (and rewarding the good ones) – fleet managers' challenges

Mobiles while driving – clear policy needed

MPs call for change to use of mobiles law following two high profile cases

Licence Bureau says complete phone ban enforceable

Senior police officer crashes into car while trying to make hands-free phone call

High Court highlights mobile phone law loophole

Grey fleet and mobile phone policies put drivers at risk

Give drivers caught using mobile phones tougher penalties

Police to use mobile phone detection warning signs

Handheld mobile phone use at the wheel ‘getting worse’

Brits believe in-car tech is dangerous driving distraction

Support for long-range cameras to enforce motoring offences

Van drivers ‘twice as likely’ to break phone laws

A third of motorists admit mobile phone use

Patchy mobile coverage an issue for connected cars

New mobile phone detection signs trialled in Norfolk

One in three motorists say tougher mobile phone penalties not working

Decline in drivers prosecuted for using their mobile phone behind the wheel

Fleet decision-makers reveal differing strategies to managing drivers’ mobile phone use, drug taking and grey fleet - Fleet200 debate

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