Archive For: Driver Safety

Fleet operators urged to audit tyres in run-up to February legislation change

From 1st February next year, it will be illegal for commercial or public service vehicle drivers to have 10-year-old tyres fitted to their front axle. The legislation will apply to buses, coaches, minibuses and goods vehicles with a maximum gross weight more than 3,500kg. So the big question for fleet operators is this: are you ... Read More

Would phased driving licences save lives?

Increasing unemployment levels have put paid to Government plans for graduated driving licences. Until recently, the Government was considering a new structure to the driving licensing system which would see a cascading number of tighter restrictions placed upon newly qualified drivers. Measures would aim to combat the higher driving risk of newbies, making British roads ... Read More

What does Lockdown 2 
mean for fleet managers?

Here we go again. Lockdown 2 is kicking off on Thursday, and while it’s possible there won’t be quite the same level of hysteria and concern as there was first time around, life is about to get a little different again. So what should fleets be doing throughout November to comply with restrictions, to keep ... Read More

More questions over self-driving cars despite fleet trials in Oxford

Live trials of Project Endeavour’s first commercial fleet of Level 4 autonomous Ford Mondeos are kicking off in Oxford this week, to demonstrate the feasibility of inner-city autonomous driving and engage local authorities with the benefits of such systems. Starting with nine-mile trips between the city’s two major railway stations, the six-strong fleet will operate ... Read More

Will Your Fleet Land Points On YOUR Licence?!

Have you ever read the Road Traffic Act of 1988/1991 in all its detail? We’re willing to bet you haven’t, and if you tried, there’s a decent chance you fell asleep during the task. Reading pages and pages of laws isn’t exactly at the top of most people’s bucket lists, but there’s a good reason ... Read More

“Hunting” speed cameras placed to increase revenue rather than promote safety

For years, British drivers have suspected that speed cameras are used for money-making purposes, rather than to uphold the law. Now, thanks to a recent report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (let’s just say HMICFRS!), we finally have confirmation that the rumours are true. Well, in some areas of ... Read More

Government advisers say now’s the time to increase vehicle tax to fund the battle against climate change

Making Britain greener has been on the agenda for a while now. In a bid to meet our 2050 net zero emissions target, we’ve seen all sorts of measures and programs put in place. Even during the lockdown, we’ve managed to put an end to burning coal and now have the promise of the Green ... Read More

Driving Monitor starts social campaign for road safety

Driving Monitor has released a video on social media this week to promote road safety and the hazards of 'texting whilst driving'. The aim of the video clip is to raise awareness of this growing problem and to reach as many people as possible. Kevin Curtis, Director of Driving Monitor ... Read More

‘Laid bare loophole’ in licence laws?

This week the BBC news broke the story of the M1 fatal minibus crash "laid bare the loophole" where employers are not automatically told of drivers losing their licence. Eight minibus occupants were killed in the crash in August caused by two lorry drivers - one of whom had lost their ... Read More

Restrained or you’ll pay

Did you know the Highway Code specifically states that dogs and other animals must be “suitably restrained” when in a vehicle, but that very few people abide by this rule? And the penalty for breaking it? A whopping £2,500! This point is an important one, and it’s really relevant for ... Read More