safety and risk management - Page 25

Motorists ‘prepared to drive’ the morning after

Half of motorists admit they are prepared to drive the morning after festive drinks or their Christmas party, a survey from IAM RoadSmart suggests.

safety and risk management 15 Dec

100,000 drivers are one offence away from driving ban

Almost 100,000 drivers have nine, 10 or 11 penalty points on their driving licence, according to the latest Government data.

15 Dec

GripHero hand protection being worn to refuel car at forecourt pump

Coronavirus: Drivers urged to wear hand-protection at fuel pumps

Business drivers are being urged to wear hand-protection when using fuel pumps as a first line of defence against new variants of Covid-19, including Omicron.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 14 Dec

Business drivers at risk from anxiety, stress and tiredness, says Red

Thousands of business drivers suffer from more anxiety, stress, tiredness and mental health issues between November and February, research suggests.

safety and risk management 14 Dec

ADAS should be centre stage for new Road Collision Investigation Branch

Dr Chris Davies, head of technical research and innovation at Autoglass, argues new body should measure and monitor the impact of ADAS on driver safety.

safety and risk management 10 Dec

TfL ban of e-scooters on transport network

TfL announces e-scooter ban on transport network

All privately-owned e-scooters and e-unicycles will be banned on London’s transport network from Monday (December 13).

10 Dec

Watch: National Highways HGV catches hard shoulder queue dodger

A motorist was caught illegally driving down the hard shoulder of the M5 during a fortnight of action by police patrolling the South West’s motorways in unmarked National Highways HGV cabs.

safety and risk management 9 Dec

Return on investment in fleet management technology 'achieved in a year'

Research has highlighted the link between the use of fleet management technology in achieving return on investment (ROI) and improving customer service.

data and connectivity 8 Dec

Renault Zoe downgraded to zero-star safety rating

The Renault Zoe has been given a zero-star safety rating by Euro NCAP in the latest round of testing.

safety and risk management 8 Dec

E-scooter trial identifies road safety risks

A fleet of Dott e-scooters have been used to identify road safety risks in cities.

7 Dec

Drivers failing to meet their eye test responsibilities

Drivers are failing to have regular eye tests to ensure they are not a risk on the road, a survey by Venson Automotive Solutions suggests.

safety and risk management 3 Dec

Government delay over new towing regulations criticised

Government delays over new towing rules is leaving trained drivers unable to carry out their duties, according to Red Driver Risk Management.

3 Dec

Licence Check announces record results and new website

Licence Check has announced the launch of a new website and record results in terms of licence checks carried out in a single month, new customers and active drivers.

sustainability 2 Dec

Driving for Better Business wins road safety award

Driving for Better Business has won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for ensuring the safe use of vehicles by those who drive for work.

Driving for Better Business (DfBB) 1 Dec

RAC records worst third quarter for pothole breakdowns in 15 years

June to September 2021 saw the RAC deal with the largest proportion of pothole-related callouts in any third quarter since 2006.

sustainability 30 Nov

BMW iX3 'top performer' in latest assisted driving results

Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP have released the results of their latest assisted driving results, with the BMW iX3 rated top out of the cars tested.

connected and autonomous vehicles 25 Nov

New luminous road markings trialled in Portsmouth

New, active luminous road markings are being trialled in Portsmouth by civil engineering and transport infrastructure specialists, Colas.

safety and risk management 23 Nov

Road Safety Week: Call for road safety to be taught in schools

The TTC Group is calling on the Government to introduce road safety training on to the National School Curriculum for Road Safety Week 2021.

safety and risk management 19 Nov

Cost of vehicle repairs ‘outweigh’ personal injury claims

McCarron Coates says that the cost of vehicle repairs is now outweighing those of personal injury claims for the first time in many years.

19 Nov

New law to make all hand-held mobile phone use while driving illegal

The Government will tighten the rules on the use of mobile phones making it illegal to use a hand-held device under virtually any circumstance while driving.

mobile phones 19 Nov

safety and risk management - Page 25

Motorists ‘prepared to drive’ the morning after

100,000 drivers are one offence away from driving ban

Coronavirus: Drivers urged to wear hand-protection at fuel pumps

Business drivers at risk from anxiety, stress and tiredness, says Red

ADAS should be centre stage for new Road Collision Investigation Branch

TfL announces e-scooter ban on transport network

Watch: National Highways HGV catches hard shoulder queue dodger

Return on investment in fleet management technology 'achieved in a year'

Renault Zoe downgraded to zero-star safety rating

E-scooter trial identifies road safety risks

Drivers failing to meet their eye test responsibilities

Government delay over new towing regulations criticised

Licence Check announces record results and new website

Driving for Better Business wins road safety award

RAC records worst third quarter for pothole breakdowns in 15 years

BMW iX3 'top performer' in latest assisted driving results

New luminous road markings trialled in Portsmouth

Road Safety Week: Call for road safety to be taught in schools

Cost of vehicle repairs ‘outweigh’ personal injury claims

New law to make all hand-held mobile phone use while driving illegal

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)

safety and risk management - Page 25

Motorists ‘prepared to drive’ the morning after

100,000 drivers are one offence away from driving ban

Coronavirus: Drivers urged to wear hand-protection at fuel pumps

Business drivers at risk from anxiety, stress and tiredness, says Red

ADAS should be centre stage for new Road Collision Investigation Branch

TfL announces e-scooter ban on transport network

Watch: National Highways HGV catches hard shoulder queue dodger

Return on investment in fleet management technology 'achieved in a year'

Renault Zoe downgraded to zero-star safety rating

E-scooter trial identifies road safety risks

Drivers failing to meet their eye test responsibilities

Government delay over new towing regulations criticised

Licence Check announces record results and new website

Driving for Better Business wins road safety award

RAC records worst third quarter for pothole breakdowns in 15 years

BMW iX3 'top performer' in latest assisted driving results

New luminous road markings trialled in Portsmouth

Road Safety Week: Call for road safety to be taught in schools

Cost of vehicle repairs ‘outweigh’ personal injury claims

New law to make all hand-held mobile phone use while driving illegal

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

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