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Smart motorway software problems identified in safety report

Stopped vehicle detection not working as well as it should, says Office of Rail and Road (ORR) in safety report.

Fleet briefs: Latest from Wondle, Auto Windscreens and Silvey Fleet

Wondle announces the launch of its new artificial intelligent (AI) damage solution and Auto Windscreens announces its plans to target net zero by 2045.

safety and risk management 14 Dec

Tier rider doing the in-app drink-riding test on a smartphone

Test introduced to combat e-scooter drink-riding

Tier has launched an in-app test to combat drink-riding in London during this year’s Christmas party season.

13 Dec

Fleets reminded of drink-driving risk the morning after

New research from the RAC shows an increase in those thinking they have driven over the drink-drive limit the morning after having drunk the night before.

safety and risk management 12 Dec

500-plus gritters ready to roll as severe weather warnings issued

National Highways has deployed the first of its 530-strong fleet of gritter vehicles this week, after the Met Office issued a series of severe weather warnings.

National Highways 7 Dec

Man wearing virtual reality headset in e-scooter sound testing

E-scooter ‘sound’ testing to increase awareness of vehicles

Dott is testing a selection of e-scooter sounds, developed by researchers at the University of Salford and in partnership with the RNIB.

6 Dec

Benefit of 'all-lane running' smart motorways questioned

Half of drivers avoid using lane one on ‘all lane running’ smart motorways, negating the benefit of increased capacity, new research from RAC suggests.

smart motorway 1 Dec

Telematics adoption driven by security and safety

Improving driver safety and vehicle security are the main reasons that UK businesses adopt telematics for their van operations, research suggests.

Telematics 30 Nov

police officer holding drink driving device

Chances of a breathalyser test about to double

Police stopped 37,067 motorists on suspicion of drink driving – more than twice the average for other months of 16,977 – in December, last year.

safety and risk management 30 Nov

Drivers avoid eye-tests due to cost-of-living crisis

Almost a fifth of drivers who already need glasses for driving have not had an eye test for at least three years, according to Venson Automotive Solutions.

Eyesight 29 Nov

Petition calls for harsher penalties for learner driver 'abuse' (video)

UK driving instructors are backing a nationwide campaign which aims to impose harsher penalties on road users who abuse learner drivers.

safety and risk management 29 Nov

Key changes at IAM RoadSmart to drive road death reduction

IAM RoadSmart has announced key organisational changes to prepare for advances in vehicle technology and accelerate its mission to reduce road deaths to zero.

IAM Roadsmart 28 Nov

Body glass claims halve in 11 years at Auto Windscreens

Auto Windscreens has seen body glass claims halve since 2011, with fewer thefts from vehicles thought to be driving the trend.

safety and risk management 25 Nov

QV Systems integrates DAVIS API to offer online licence checking

QV Systems has integrated the DAVIS API into its Accelerate SaaS platform to provide its clients with the ability to carry out driver licence checking.

Licence Check 25 Nov

Accident data shows e-scooter deaths treble year-on-year

Deaths involving e-scooter collisions have trebled year-on-year, with 12 fatalities in the past year.

safety and risk management 25 Nov

Collision avoidance proves top ADAS system for fleets

Collision avoidance is the most beneficial advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology available for company cars, according to UK businesses.

safety and risk management 24 Nov

Fleet briefs: Latest from Fleet Assist, BSI, TruTac, Vision Techniques and Aston Barclay

Fleet Assist launches a new EV Premier Van Centre network for electric vans and the BSI receives accreditation for EV charger testing.

Fleet Management Software 23 Nov

Vehicle crime hotspots revealed in new Northgate analysis

The areas in the UK which see the highest and lowest reports of vehicle crime have been revealed from analysis of Government data by Northgate Vehicle Hire.

safety and risk management 22 Nov

Roadside breath tests reach record low

The number of drivers breathalysed by Police in England and Wales fell by 7% in 2021, reaching a record low.

drink driving 18 Nov

Fleet briefs: Latest from BVRLA, FleetCheck, Fleet Assist and Addison Lee

Addison Lee has partnered with Bonnet to provide partner drivers with discounted charging and FleetCheck supports National Highways Operation Tramline.

Fleet Management Software 17 Nov

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Smart motorway software problems identified in safety report

Fleet briefs: Latest from Wondle, Auto Windscreens and Silvey Fleet

Test introduced to combat e-scooter drink-riding

Fleets reminded of drink-driving risk the morning after

500-plus gritters ready to roll as severe weather warnings issued

E-scooter ‘sound’ testing to increase awareness of vehicles

Benefit of 'all-lane running' smart motorways questioned

Telematics adoption driven by security and safety

Chances of a breathalyser test about to double

Drivers avoid eye-tests due to cost-of-living crisis

Petition calls for harsher penalties for learner driver 'abuse' (video)

Key changes at IAM RoadSmart to drive road death reduction

Body glass claims halve in 11 years at Auto Windscreens

QV Systems integrates DAVIS API to offer online licence checking

Accident data shows e-scooter deaths treble year-on-year

Collision avoidance proves top ADAS system for fleets

Fleet briefs: Latest from Fleet Assist, BSI, TruTac, Vision Techniques and Aston Barclay

Vehicle crime hotspots revealed in new Northgate analysis

Roadside breath tests reach record low

Fleet briefs: Latest from BVRLA, FleetCheck, Fleet Assist and Addison Lee

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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Smart motorway software problems identified in safety report

Fleet briefs: Latest from Wondle, Auto Windscreens and Silvey Fleet

Test introduced to combat e-scooter drink-riding

Fleets reminded of drink-driving risk the morning after

500-plus gritters ready to roll as severe weather warnings issued

E-scooter ‘sound’ testing to increase awareness of vehicles

Benefit of 'all-lane running' smart motorways questioned

Telematics adoption driven by security and safety

Chances of a breathalyser test about to double

Drivers avoid eye-tests due to cost-of-living crisis

Petition calls for harsher penalties for learner driver 'abuse' (video)

Key changes at IAM RoadSmart to drive road death reduction

Body glass claims halve in 11 years at Auto Windscreens

QV Systems integrates DAVIS API to offer online licence checking

Accident data shows e-scooter deaths treble year-on-year

Collision avoidance proves top ADAS system for fleets

Fleet briefs: Latest from Fleet Assist, BSI, TruTac, Vision Techniques and Aston Barclay

Vehicle crime hotspots revealed in new Northgate analysis

Roadside breath tests reach record low

Fleet briefs: Latest from BVRLA, FleetCheck, Fleet Assist and Addison Lee

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK

UK car production falls by almost a third in November