Archive For: Driver Safety

Drivers urged to use ‘two-second rule’ after safety concerns

Drivers are being urged to use the ‘two-second rule’ when driving in a new campaign by National Highways. There are concerns over safety on the road with some drivers not following basic safety rules, and tailgating has been highlighted as a problem. The good news is that 80% of people surveyed by National Highways said ... Read More

Bright headlights prompt safety fears as drivers are becoming ‘increasingly dazzled’

  Drivers are struggling with bright headlights while driving at night, according to recent research. The survey asked 2,700 drivers about their main issues while driving and found that 89% say vehicle headlights in the UK are too bright. Headlights – What’s Causing The Issue? There are several factors that are causing drivers to be ... Read More

Government ‘undecided’ on implementation of new Vehicle Safety regulations

The government is undecided over whether the UK will implement EU vehicle safety regulations in July 2022. If you’re wondering why we’re still talking about adopting EU rules despite Brexit, it’s because the new General Safety Regulations were agreed upon before the UK left the EU. But because the rules are being phased in, they ... Read More

I think we’re gonna make it…

  Have you ever just made something and let out a big sigh of relief? Whether it’s getting onto a train seconds before the doors close, getting to the bar just before last orders, or winning that bidding war on eBay seconds before the auction closes… It brings a sense of fear like nothing else. ... Read More

Fleet owners back calls for new road pricing system

A poll has indicated that the majority of fleet owners are backing a new road pricing system to replace the current road tax scheme. The poll was taken following the news that MPs are recommending road-user charging through a ‘pay as you drive’ scheme. According to the report, 55% of fleet decision-makers are backing the ... Read More

A wheely bad day…

We’ve all had days where it feels like everything is going wrong. You’re already running late when you get stuck in a traffic jam, or you get a flat tyre, or a runaway wheel bounces directly into your windscreen… Okay, that last one is a bit specific – but that’s exactly what happened in Pennsylvania, ... Read More

The Highway Code 2022: One-Third Of Drivers Unaware Of Changes

The Highway Code, the official advice, rules, and guidelines for British road users, has been updated with new rules for 2022… But a recent study has found that 1 in 3 drivers are unaware of the changes. The advice, information, guides, and mandatory rules for road users in the UK is revised each year to ... Read More

New rules on moving traffic offences…

  New rules are set to come into force that will give local councils the authority to enforce moving traffic offences.  These include yellow box and prohibited turn offences, as well as illegal U-turns and banned left and right turns. However, some experts are calling on MPs to review the proposals ahead of their scheduled ... Read More

Police Stop Pensioner Who Has Been Driving WITHOUT A Licence For 70 Years

Police have stopped a pensioner who admitted he’s been driving without a licence OR car insurance for more than 70 years. The driver informed the police officers on a routine stop that he’d been driving without a legal driving licence or car insurance since he was 12 – back in 1950. He’s never had an ... Read More

Greater Manchester calls for pause on Clean Air Zone

Greater Manchester has made a request to the government to pause the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and related funding due to the delay in getting hold of new vehicles. The Category C CAZ is set to launch on 30 May 2022 and will operate 24/7, but concerns have been expressed about the viability of the ... Read More