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Fleets targeted by police in nationwide road safety campaign

Police forces across the UK will be targeting those who drive for work for a variety of common offences as part of Project Edward, the nationwide road safety campaign.

16 Sep

Toyota Yaris first to score five-stars in updated Euro NCAP tests

The Toyota Yaris has become the first car to be put through it paces by Euro NCAP following an overhaul to the safety testing regime.

16 Sep

Four motorways to introduce 60mph limits to cut pollution

Speed limits on parts of four motorways are to be cut before October in a trial to reduce pollution.

14 Sep

Updated: Killer drivers could face life sentences

Road safety charity Brake has welcomed the Government move to introduce life sentences for killer drivers.

14 Sep

Fleet briefs: Latest from Enterprise, BCA, Trakm8, DriveTech and Highways England

The latest from the fleet industry, including Stirling Council introducing Enterprise Car Club and BCA adding proxy bidding to its Buyer app.

11 Sep

Don’t be a Space Invader: stay safe, stay back, says Highways England

Highways England has launched a new anti-tailgating campaign to encourage drivers to keep a safe distance from the car in front.

10 Sep

TTC Group and CMS launch personalised driver risk management programme

TTC Group and Collision Management Systems (CMS) have partnered to launch a real-time, personalised driver risk management programme.

4 Sep

Driving licences extended by 11 months

Drivers whose photocard licence or entitlement to drive expires between February 1 and December 31, 2020 have been extended for 11 months from the date of expiry under temporary changes announced by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

2 Sep

Government launches pavement parking consultation

The Government has launched a consultation to decide how it will stop vehicles from blocking pavements.

1 Sep

Fleet planning needed for new cycling policy, says Licence Check

Planning by fleet decision-makers could be required to accommodate new Government cycling proposals within fleet policies.

28 Aug

Drink-drive death rise sparks lower limit call

The drink-drive limit in England and Wales is being questioned after new data showed more than 23 people a day were killed or injured.

28 Aug

AI-based platform a 'step change' for fleet telematics

Teletrac Navman has released a new telematics platform – the TN360 – that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make sense of data for fleets.

25 Aug

Speed cameras - revenue generating or road safety tools?

By Steven Baylis, partner at Lime Solicitors

24 Aug

Fleet briefs: Latest from Indicata, Lightfoot, TrustFord, Mitie and SMS

The latest from the fleet industry, including Indicata's latest Market Watch insights report, Lightfoot backs National Road Victim Month and Mina Energy partners with Mitie.

24 Aug

Fleets warned as driving standards fall

Results from a recent survey by Venson Automotive Solutions have highlighted an increase in negative driver behaviour, with 55% of respondents believing there has been a rise in speeding by road users.

14 Aug

TTC Group predicts road safety ‘personalisation’ for fleets

Covid-19 has accelerated customer interest in individual driving data, it says.

13 Aug

‘No need to speed’ theme announced for Road Safety Week 2020

The theme for UK Road Safety Week 2020 has been announced as ‘No need to speed’, following findings that a quarter of people think vehicles travel at a safe speed on the street they live on.

12 Aug

New six-month MOT extension data raises road safety fears

The Government is being urged to persuade motorists to book their MOT now in the interests of road safety and fears testing stations could become overwhelmed.

11 Aug

Licence Bureau praises fleet sector for focus on driver compliance

Licence Bureau has praised vehicle fleet operators for their focus on driver safety and compliance despite the business challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

7 Aug

Managing the risks of grey fleet drivers

By Andy Jackson, head of finance at Imosphere

7 Aug