Archive For: Driver Safety

When Clean Air Zones Strike Back…

Ever since Clean Air Zones (CAZs) were first introduced, there’s been opposition. While many vehicles are compliant and there’s nothing to be done, there has been an impact for many that has meant either avoiding certain routes or replacing vehicles. For fleets, that issue is amplified given how many vehicles are in operation each and ... Read More

Drug Driving Deaths Almost Triple In A Decade

A new report has revealed that the number of deaths due to drug driving on UK roads has increased in the last year. The longer-term picture is also a troubling one, with the number of collisions attributed to drug driving increasing by 170% in just under a decade. Data from the Department for Transport (DfT) ... Read More

Dazzling Isn’t Quite What We’re Aiming For…

One topic that’s constantly in the news right now is headlights… and their strength. That’s because research has found that more and more drivers are reporting problems with headlight glare in oncoming vehicles late at night. As we head into the winter months, it’s a valid concern – and there’s even going to be a ... Read More

Experts Call For End To ‘Temporary’ Pothole Repairs

Experts have called for an end to what’s known as ‘temporary’ pothole repairs, with more pothole-related breakdowns than ever being reported. Incidents including punctured, damaged suspensions and steering are being reported at an increasing rate, with this year’s figures sitting 2% higher than last year. As a result, many experts are calling for an end ... Read More

Road Safety: Road Deaths Decrease In Latest Figures

The latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) has shown that the total number of road fatalities decreased in 2023. There was a 5% decrease in the total figures as 1,624 people died in road traffic incidents, while the number of people who were killed or seriously injured remained broadly the same. In total, ... Read More

‘Concerns’ Over EV Silence Safety Impact

A recent study has shown that there are safety concerns around the ‘silence’ of electric vehicles (EVs). The poll found that 47% of pedestrians have raised concerns about how quiet EVs are when moving, with 27% recently being ‘taken by surprise’ by the approach of a plug-in electric vehicle. Similar concerns were raised several years ... Read More

Fire Hazards Come In All Shapes And Sizes…

When it comes to vehicle safety, fires are about as severe as it gets. And it turns out that even if you do all the safety checks you can think of, things can still go wrong… Because when a family returned to their car after parking up, they found their child’s car seat ablaze in ... Read More

More Traffic On The Roads Again, Latest Data Shows

Latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) has shown that the number of trips that drivers and passengers took increased in 2023. The information comes after the National Travel Survey results were published, which looks at the behaviour and trends of road users. The average number of trips drivers and passengers took rose to ... Read More

Bird Is The Word

Animals running loose on the roads is one of those bizarre things that very rarely happens… But when it does, you’re sure to remember it. And the more unusual the animal, the better – a dog or a cat is one thing, but an ostrich is another thing entirely! Yep, an ostrich brought traffic to ... Read More

Smart Motorways: New Stopped Vehicle Detection Tech Trials Begin

National Highways trials are set to begin on new road safety technology that identifies when vehicles have stopped on smart motorways. The stopped vehicle detection technology is based on the computer vision inspection system that the rail industry uses, known as Hubble, and aims to bring similar levels of safety that the rail industry has ... Read More