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Speed cameras target class restricted vehicles

On 30th January and 26th February this year, speed enforcement operations were carried out aimed specifically at class restricted vehicles.

14 Mar

Dft launches new motorcycle safety campaign

Drivers are being urged to take longer to look for motorcyclists in the latest THINK! motorcycle safety campaign, launched by road safety minister Stephen Hammond.

11 Mar

New research reveals UK businesses neglect grey fleet drivers

New research from Fleet21 reveals how UK businesses are failing to implement driver safety initiatives for grey fleet drivers.

8 Mar

Specsavers celebrates five-year Allianz partnership

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare celebrates five years of working with Allianz Insurance Plc, providing eyecare to its employees since 2008.

6 Mar

Call for improved eyesight test for drivers

The road safety charity Brake, insurer RSA and the Optical Confederation are calling on the Government to revisit legislation on eyesight testing standards for new drivers.

5 Mar

Save money while reducing fleet risk, says Brake

Brake is offering a limited number of places for a webinar on saving money through fleet risk management.

4 Mar

Drink-driving conviction could cost £50,000

A £50,000 pint of beer – the potential cost of a drink-driving conviction – was unveiled in London today as part of a Government road safety campaign.

1 Mar

Product test: Introduction to 4x4 Off-road Driving

One-day course is ideal for drivers with little or no 4x4 experience.

Driver management 19 Feb

Brake welcomes move to scrap 80mph plans

Brake has welcomed news reported in The Financial Times that transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin is resolved to cancel proposals for 80mph motorways, although an official announcement may not be made until later in the year.

19 Feb

New guest speakers announced for RoSPA road safety seminar

A host of new guest speakers have been unveiled to address delegates at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents' (RoSPA) 78th annual road safety seminar.

13 Feb

Specsavers and DIA Join forces to improve driver eyecare

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare and the Driving Instructors Association are working together to improve the eyecare of driving instructors and their students.

13 Feb

Drivers flouting the law governing mobile phone use

The number of motorists who admit to texting whilst driving has doubled in the space of a year - while those who confess to using social media have quadrupled, according to new research from Halfords.

11 Feb

New research reveals UK businesses fall short with driver safety

Not enough is being done by businesses to protect themselves from the risks associated with driver safety, new research from Fleet21 suggests.

11 Feb

Pothole plague risks a rise in tyre related road casualties

The current ‘pothole epidemic’ blighting the UK’s roads is not only causing an added financial burden for fleets and councils, but it’s also in danger of leading to a rise in the number of tyre related road casualties.

11 Feb

Research reveals motorists ignore safety advice due to job fears

Six in ten motorists have ignored official advice to not travel in wintery conditions, with half claiming work as their reason for risking their safety, according to new research from Continental Tyres.

8 Feb

Hat-trick for Ford at Euro NCAP 2012 Best-in-Class Awards

Ford has won three out of a possible seven 2012 Euro NCAP best-in-class safety awards - more than any other manufacturer - with wins for new Kuga, new Transit Custom and new B-MAX.

6 Feb

Fleet News debate: Should employees self-certify driving licences?

How can fleet managers ensure driver licence checking is performned legally and accurately? Four fleet experts have their say.

Legislation 5 Feb

Government cuts £15 million from road safety campaigns

The government has cut spending on road safety campaigns from £19 million in 2008/09 to just £4 million in 2011/12 – a cut of nearly 80%.

1 Feb

Action still needed to save lives 30 years after seatbelt law, warns RoSPA

Greater compliance with seatbelt legislation could help save lives in road crashes says RoSPA, as it marks the 30th anniversary of the law coming into force.

1 Feb

Are fleets failing to take vehicle safety seriously?

Majority of companies do not use EuroNCAP ratings as a criteria for car choice.

30 Jan

safety and risk management - Page 109

Speed cameras target class restricted vehicles

Dft launches new motorcycle safety campaign

New research reveals UK businesses neglect grey fleet drivers

Specsavers celebrates five-year Allianz partnership

Call for improved eyesight test for drivers

Save money while reducing fleet risk, says Brake

Drink-driving conviction could cost £50,000

Product test: Introduction to 4x4 Off-road Driving

Brake welcomes move to scrap 80mph plans

New guest speakers announced for RoSPA road safety seminar

Specsavers and DIA Join forces to improve driver eyecare

Drivers flouting the law governing mobile phone use

New research reveals UK businesses fall short with driver safety

Pothole plague risks a rise in tyre related road casualties

Research reveals motorists ignore safety advice due to job fears

Hat-trick for Ford at Euro NCAP 2012 Best-in-Class Awards

Fleet News debate: Should employees self-certify driving licences?

Government cuts £15 million from road safety campaigns

Action still needed to save lives 30 years after seatbelt law, warns RoSPA

Are fleets failing to take vehicle safety seriously?

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GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

safety and risk management - Page 109

Speed cameras target class restricted vehicles

Dft launches new motorcycle safety campaign

New research reveals UK businesses neglect grey fleet drivers

Specsavers celebrates five-year Allianz partnership

Call for improved eyesight test for drivers

Save money while reducing fleet risk, says Brake

Drink-driving conviction could cost £50,000

Product test: Introduction to 4x4 Off-road Driving

Brake welcomes move to scrap 80mph plans

New guest speakers announced for RoSPA road safety seminar

Specsavers and DIA Join forces to improve driver eyecare

Drivers flouting the law governing mobile phone use

New research reveals UK businesses fall short with driver safety

Pothole plague risks a rise in tyre related road casualties

Research reveals motorists ignore safety advice due to job fears

Hat-trick for Ford at Euro NCAP 2012 Best-in-Class Awards

Fleet News debate: Should employees self-certify driving licences?

Government cuts £15 million from road safety campaigns

Action still needed to save lives 30 years after seatbelt law, warns RoSPA

Are fleets failing to take vehicle safety seriously?

Most read

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

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

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UK car production falls by almost a third in November

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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