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Grant Shapps under pressure to introduce EU safety tech rules

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is being urged to adopt EU vehicle safety measures that are due to come into effect in July.

2 Feb

Updated: Drivers risk £200 fine when new mobile phone laws come into force in March

New mobile phone laws will take effect from March 25, with research suggesting many drivers are ignorant of the changes.

safety and risk management 1 Feb

More than half of drivers could be at risk of £1,000 fine

Slater and Gordon is warning that more than half of drivers (56%) are at risk of falling foul of changes to the Highway Code, risking a fine of up to £1,000.

safety and risk management 28 Jan

Concern over law giving councils power to fine moving traffic offences

MPs urged by the AA to scrutinise Government’s proposals giving councils the powers to enforce yellow box, prohibited turn and other moving traffic offences.

fines and penalties 27 Jan

Range Rover ‘most stolen and recovered’ car for third year running

Tracker has revealed that the Range Rover Sport has been named the most commonly stolen and recovered vehicle for the third consecutive year.

safety and risk management 27 Jan

Legal protection proposal for autonomous vehicle users; blame lies with carmakers

Users of autonomous vehicles should be legally protected in event of a collision, a new report suggests.

26 Jan

UK’s most accident-prone cities revealed

The Compensation Experts have revealed the top 10 most accident-prone cities based on road accidents and accidents in the workplace.

safety and risk management 24 Jan

Fleets warned of changes to the Highway Code

Fleets and business drivers are being warned of major changes to the Highway Code, which take effect from Saturday (January 29).

safety and risk management 24 Jan

Geotab partners with Camera Telematics to tackle insurance fraud

Geotab has formed a partnership with Camera Telematics to help tackle vehicle insurance fraud with the Street Angel Solution on the Geotab Marketplace.

safety and risk management 20 Jan

Sarah Turner receives the trophy from award sponsors Free2Move Lease

Altrad Services won't soft-pedal when it comes to driver safety

That’s why Altrad Services has gained awards for its policies two years running

Driver management 20 Jan

Technology is at forefront in bid to increase driver safety

Roundtable delegates share experiences in formulating their risk management policies

20 Jan

Fleet briefs: Latest industry news from Autoglass, FuelGenie and Silverstone Fleet Management

The latest news from the fleet industry including Autoglass partnering with Bosch to enhance its ADAS recalibration service.

safety and risk management 19 Jan

Average mileage gives drivers a 15% higher chance of obesity

The average UK driver travelling 7,400 miles per year (22 minutes of driving per day) has a 15% high risk of obesity, according to research by Select Car Leasing.

sustainability 17 Jan

Almost half of fixed speed cameras 'not working'

Almost half of fixed speed cameras are not working, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request answered by 26 out of 44 police forces.

safety and risk management 17 Jan

Highways England, smart motorways, smart motorway emergency refuge area, ERA.

Smart motorway rollout paused as emergency refuge areas increased

DfT halts the rollout of new all-lane running smart motorway schemes until five years of safety data is available.

smart motorway 12 Jan

Ian McIntosh, CEO, RED Driver Training and Peter Golding, managing director, FleetCheck.

FleetCheck strikes new affinity deal with RED Driver Training

FleetCheck and RED Driver Training have signed a new affinity partnership in response to the increasing demand for HGV driver training.

Driver Training 20 Dec

New rules on mobile phone use while driving a ‘missed opportunity’

Standardised testing of infotainment systems would reduce risk of distracted driving, while allowing drivers to use phones in a cradle sends ‘wrong message’, say road safety experts.

mobile phones 20 Dec

Rebecca Needham, road safety officer (England), Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

Distracted driving should be as much of a taboo as drink-driving

Rebecca Needham, road safety officer (England) at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), warns of the dangers of distracted driving.

mobile phones 20 Dec

New rules for towing a trailer come into force

New rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car, originally expected to take effect from November 15, have finally come into force.

DVLA 17 Dec

Pandemic accelerates digital transformation among UK fleets

Three-quarters (74%) of UK fleets have adopted more digital solutions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has revealed.

data and connectivity 15 Dec

safety and risk management - Page 24

Grant Shapps under pressure to introduce EU safety tech rules

Updated: Drivers risk £200 fine when new mobile phone laws come into force in March

More than half of drivers could be at risk of £1,000 fine

Concern over law giving councils power to fine moving traffic offences

Range Rover ‘most stolen and recovered’ car for third year running

Legal protection proposal for autonomous vehicle users; blame lies with carmakers

UK’s most accident-prone cities revealed

Fleets warned of changes to the Highway Code

Geotab partners with Camera Telematics to tackle insurance fraud

Altrad Services won't soft-pedal when it comes to driver safety

Technology is at forefront in bid to increase driver safety

Fleet briefs: Latest industry news from Autoglass, FuelGenie and Silverstone Fleet Management

Average mileage gives drivers a 15% higher chance of obesity

Almost half of fixed speed cameras 'not working'

Smart motorway rollout paused as emergency refuge areas increased

FleetCheck strikes new affinity deal with RED Driver Training

New rules on mobile phone use while driving a ‘missed opportunity’

Distracted driving should be as much of a taboo as drink-driving

New rules for towing a trailer come into force

Pandemic accelerates digital transformation among UK fleets

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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

safety and risk management - Page 24

Grant Shapps under pressure to introduce EU safety tech rules

Updated: Drivers risk £200 fine when new mobile phone laws come into force in March

More than half of drivers could be at risk of £1,000 fine

Concern over law giving councils power to fine moving traffic offences

Range Rover ‘most stolen and recovered’ car for third year running

Legal protection proposal for autonomous vehicle users; blame lies with carmakers

UK’s most accident-prone cities revealed

Fleets warned of changes to the Highway Code

Geotab partners with Camera Telematics to tackle insurance fraud

Altrad Services won't soft-pedal when it comes to driver safety

Technology is at forefront in bid to increase driver safety

Fleet briefs: Latest industry news from Autoglass, FuelGenie and Silverstone Fleet Management

Average mileage gives drivers a 15% higher chance of obesity

Almost half of fixed speed cameras 'not working'

Smart motorway rollout paused as emergency refuge areas increased

FleetCheck strikes new affinity deal with RED Driver Training

New rules on mobile phone use while driving a ‘missed opportunity’

Distracted driving should be as much of a taboo as drink-driving

New rules for towing a trailer come into force

Pandemic accelerates digital transformation among UK fleets

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

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

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

UK car production falls by almost a third in November

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