Archive For: Driver Safety

Speeding Is The ‘Leading Driving Offence’ For Fleets

Speeding is the leading driving offence that occurs in fleet vehicles according to new data. The research found that a staggering 82% of all driving offences committed by fleet drivers were speeding-related, meaning that more than four in five of all driving offences are a result of speeding. After speeding, there’s a significant drop off ... Read More

MOTs – Fleets Raise Concerns Over Potential MOT Change Plans

Earlier this year, the government suggested changes to MOTs that would mean that they’re only required once every 2 years. Under the current rules, MOTs are legally required every 12 months for any vehicles aged 3 years and over, to ensure that they are road legal and to keep drivers, fleets, and road users safe. ... Read More

More Than 20,000 Vehicles Are Abandoned Every Year In The UK

More than 21,000 vehicles were abandoned in the UK last year according to data released by local councils. Thousands of vehicles are abandoned in the UK every year, with only those that are detected and disposed of being registered, which means the actual figure could be much higher. Figures are calculated by local authorities and ... Read More

What are the top reasons for MOT failures?

  There are few things more frustrating than a vehicle failing its MOT. And when you’re operating a fleet, there’s a fair few vehicles to sort out if they’re due… So, knowing the top reasons for a vehicle failing its MOT might be pretty useful beforehand, right? Well, according to the latest research lamps, reflectors, ... Read More

Grey Fleet Safety Concerns Over Rising Costs

  The rising cost of living could impact the safety standards of grey fleet vehicles according to recent research. It’s because one in five drivers responded to a survey stating that they plan to cut back on vehicle maintenance if bills continue to rise. In fact, more than three-quarters of motorists said that the expected ... Read More

Fleet Vehicle Availability Increases As Chip Shortage Eases

New figures from UK vehicle manufacturing show that production increased for the third consecutive month in July 2022. Total production was up by 8.6% as the component shortage begins to ease and more fleet vehicles become available. However, experts have warned that it may be some time until there is the same level of availability ... Read More

What do spiders have to do with road safety?

Anyone who’s ever driven a car, van, motorbike, HGV, or any sort of vehicle knows that sometimes things go wrong. It might be the clutch that goes, the brakes that degrade, or it might just be a flat tyre that stops you in your tracks. But what do spiders have to do with road safety? ... Read More

UK Set To Introduce Further Congestion Charges And Clean Air Zones

Cambridge is the latest area to consider introducing a congestion charge zone, with the council planning to roll out the charges from 2026. It would mean a £5 charge for private vehicles driving in the city centre between 7am-7pm on weekdays. Local authorities are planning further introductions of clean air zones (CAZs) and congestion targets ... Read More

Self-Driving Vehicles set to hit UK roads by 2025

  The government has announced plans to introduce legislation that will see self-driving vehicles on UK roads by 2025. Funding has been calculated and allocated to help achieve the UK’s goals when it comes to autonomous vehicles as well as conducting additional research into the safety aspects of self-driving vehicles. More than £100 million has ... Read More

Fleet Owners Urged To Beat Autumn MOT Demand By Planning Ahead

  Fleet owners are being urged to plan ahead when it comes to MOTs this autumn. There’s set to be an increase in demand as we head into September, October, and November with around 10 million vehicles that are due for their annual MOT. The figure is significantly higher than normal years due to a ... Read More