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Will The 20mph Speed Limit Become The Default?

Will The 20mph Speed Limit Become The Default?

  Earlier this year, Wales officially welcomed in a new policy that saw speed limits in built-up areas reduce from 30mph to 20mph. Since then, it’s been a hot topic and there’s been a lot of talk around whether England, Scotland and Northern Ireland might follow the lead of Wales. The move hasn’t been universally ... Read More
 
High-Tech Speed Cameras Are Here…

High-Tech Speed Cameras Are Here…

  For a long time, it’s been pretty obvious when someone’s been caught speeding. A big flash notified everyone around that you were about to receive a fine and 3 points in the post… or an invitation to a speed awareness course. It’s been the same with photography for a long time – think of ... Read More
 
Fleets Warned Over Driving Licence Checks

Fleets Warned Over Driving Licence Checks

Fleets are being urged to check their licence checking processes as a study finds that many grey fleet drivers aren’t being processed correctly. It’s important to note that the study was specifically talking about employees who drive a privately owned or cash allowance car for business, but the figures were concerning, nonetheless. The report showed ... Read More
 
Smile For The Camera

Smile For The Camera

Anyone who drives will be familiar with the sight of the yellow boxes on the side of the road capturing the licence plates of speeding vehicles. They’re slightly different from the smart motorway cameras but I’m sure one particular camera comes to mind when you think about it… Well, what if I told you there ... Read More
 
Government Sets Sights On Existing Road Infrastructure Improvements

Government Sets Sights On Existing Road Infrastructure Improvements

The government has been discussing transport plans as the Department for Transport (DfT) looks to focus on improving existing road infrastructure in the coming years. It comes after questions around whether the DfT will continue with new major road infrastructure projects after recent news on HS2 and the ICE production ban raised questions. With the ... Read More
 
Fancy A Working Pizza Oven In Your Boot?

Fancy A Working Pizza Oven In Your Boot?

When it comes to fleets, our minds often go to the more obvious examples. Haulage, logistics, food and consumables. But there’s a type of fleet that’s always on the move and thanks to various apps, always busy: The takeaway delivery vehicle.    And there’s none more iconic than the pizza delivery car, right? I’m thinking ... Read More
 
Self-Driving Technology, Fleets And Transport – What’s Next?

Self-Driving Technology, Fleets And Transport – What’s Next?

Self-driving technology projects have been given a boost as the government announces new funding in partnership with industry to further study how it can help improve transport, with a particular focus on local transport. The £1.3 million aims to expand the government’s commitment to new technology in the driving sector and autonomous driving technology is ... Read More
 
A Bobcat On The Loose…

A Bobcat On The Loose…

When you’re heading home for the evening, the last thing you expect is to be met face-to-face with a bobcat. I should clarify… I mean the construction vehicle that’s essentially a loader or a large forklift and not a wild animal. But in a way, that’s worse. Well, that’s precisely what happened in Pennsylvania, USA, ... Read More