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‘Hands off’ driving technology should be resisted by fleets, says AFP

New technology, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel, should be avoided by fleets if given the go-ahead by Government.

29 Oct

Fleets encouraged to act for Road Safety Week 2020

Fleets are being urged to take part in Brake’s Road Safety Week, which runs from November 16-22.

28 Oct

Police encouraged to use dashcams and mobile cameras to prosecute law-breaking motorists

IAM RoadSmart is calling for clearer guidelines on the use of police technology to encourage use of mobile safety cameras and dash cams in prosecuting motorists using handheld mobile phones and not wearing seatbelts.

28 Oct

The connected fleet: putting the brakes on cyber risk

Leon Bosch, head of automotive at Gallagher, explores the way in which fleet management companies can protect against the increasing threat of cyber attacks.

27 Oct

Police forces urged to make changes to speed camera enforcement

Police forces and safer roads partnerships are being urged to adopt a new speed camera enforcement strategy to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on UK roads.

26 Oct

Insurethebox warns over increased risk of driving in the dark

Fleet managers have been warned by Insurethebox that younger drivers appear more susceptible to being involved in a road collision after the clocks go back.

22 Oct

Finalists announced for Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2020

Brake has announced the shortlist for its 2020 annual UK Fleet Champions Awards.

21 Oct

Drivers upload dashcam footage to police portal in record numbers

The past 90 days have seen 3,805 videos uploaded to the National Dash Cam Safety Portal – 78% higher than average – despite the impact of Covid, says Nextbase.

20 Oct

Consultation on mobile phone use while driving launched

The Government wants to close a loophole in the law around the use of hand-held mobile phones behind the wheel.

19 Oct

Two in five want life sentences for dangerous drivers

Drivers want tougher sentences for those that cause death by dangerous driving, with two in five (40%) backing the ‘Violet-Grace Law’ amendment.

16 Oct

Grey fleet ‘increase’ warning from Jaama

More people are wanting to travel on their own in their own vehicle due to Covid-19, leading to an increase in private car usage for business journeys, says Jaama.

7 Oct

Drivers want camera technology to identify illegal mobile phone use

Almost a third (29%) of all drivers make and take calls on handheld mobile phones, new research from the RAC suggests.

7 Oct

Weight watchers: How to avoid vehicle overloading

Drivers and owners will face fines. But those could prove the least of their worries

Driver management 6 Oct

‘Self-driving’ systems officially assessed

Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP have assessed the latest driver assistance systems to ensure users are fully aware of their capabilities.

1 Oct

TfL data shows 12% increase in London road deaths

There were 125 people killed on London’s roads in 2019 - a 12% increase on the 112 killed the previous year - according to new data published by TfL.

30 Sep

European safety groups say draft speed limiter standards need to be more strict

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has rallied a coalition of road safety organisations to push legislators to introduce stricter regulations for mandatory speed limiters.

30 Sep

UK has ‘more speed cameras’ than the USA

The UK has 900 more speed cameras than the USA and the fourth highest of any country, according to new research from Redex.

25 Sep

Hybrid warning as catalytic converter thefts increase

Thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles in England and Wales were six times higher in 2019 than the previous year.

23 Sep

Fleet managers risk conviction for employees’ driving offences

Fleet decision-makers could face the same penalty points as their employees should they be convicted of a driving offence, Licence Bureau is warning.

17 Sep

£1.2bn roads investment could prevent thousands of serious crashes

More than 8,000 fatal and serious injuries could be prevented if an investment package of £1.2 billion was made, says the Road Safety Foundation and Ageas.

17 Sep

safety and risk management - Page 36

‘Hands off’ driving technology should be resisted by fleets, says AFP

Fleets encouraged to act for Road Safety Week 2020

Police encouraged to use dashcams and mobile cameras to prosecute law-breaking motorists

The connected fleet: putting the brakes on cyber risk

Police forces urged to make changes to speed camera enforcement

Insurethebox warns over increased risk of driving in the dark

Finalists announced for Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2020

Drivers upload dashcam footage to police portal in record numbers

Consultation on mobile phone use while driving launched

Two in five want life sentences for dangerous drivers

Grey fleet ‘increase’ warning from Jaama

Drivers want camera technology to identify illegal mobile phone use

Weight watchers: How to avoid vehicle overloading

‘Self-driving’ systems officially assessed

TfL data shows 12% increase in London road deaths

European safety groups say draft speed limiter standards need to be more strict

UK has ‘more speed cameras’ than the USA

Hybrid warning as catalytic converter thefts increase

Fleet managers risk conviction for employees’ driving offences

£1.2bn roads investment could prevent thousands of serious crashes

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GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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

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

safety and risk management - Page 36

‘Hands off’ driving technology should be resisted by fleets, says AFP

Fleets encouraged to act for Road Safety Week 2020

Police encouraged to use dashcams and mobile cameras to prosecute law-breaking motorists

The connected fleet: putting the brakes on cyber risk

Police forces urged to make changes to speed camera enforcement

Insurethebox warns over increased risk of driving in the dark

Finalists announced for Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2020

Drivers upload dashcam footage to police portal in record numbers

Consultation on mobile phone use while driving launched

Two in five want life sentences for dangerous drivers

Grey fleet ‘increase’ warning from Jaama

Drivers want camera technology to identify illegal mobile phone use

Weight watchers: How to avoid vehicle overloading

‘Self-driving’ systems officially assessed

TfL data shows 12% increase in London road deaths

European safety groups say draft speed limiter standards need to be more strict

UK has ‘more speed cameras’ than the USA

Hybrid warning as catalytic converter thefts increase

Fleet managers risk conviction for employees’ driving offences

£1.2bn roads investment could prevent thousands of serious crashes

Most read

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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

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

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

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

Fleet management software firm focusing on long-term future

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge