Archive For: Driver Safety

A Rise In Tyre-Related Breakdowns Raises Concerns For Drivers

Recent figures indicate a rise in tyre-related breakdowns on motorways and A-roads in recent months. In fact, one in seven vehicle breakdowns reported over the first weekend of the summer holidays were tyre-related, with traffic officers attending each of them. And with more than one-third of all tyre-related breakdowns being due to vehicle issues, experts ... Read More

Ever heard of a 23-seater car?

When it comes to cars, we’re used to the standard variations. I’m talking about hatchbacks, SUVs, 4x4s, estates, coupes, 4 seaters, 5 seaters, 7 seaters and a few other variations. Of course, there’s always the occasional unusual vehicle like the three-wheeled Robin Reliant, but generally we’re used to what we know. So, what if I ... Read More

Government Urged To Amend Pedestrian Safety Laws On UK Roads

The government is being urged by road safety groups to change the UK’s rules on pedestrian safety. It comes as a result of the EU adopting new pedestrian safety laws through the General and Pedestrian Safety Regulations (GSR) in 2022. It means that enhanced direct vision in HGVs, automated emergency braking systems and intelligent speed ... Read More

I’m Just Taking The Car For A Quick Bath

Whatever time of year, washing the car is an essential task. And if you and your fleet do any mileage on the motorway, you’ll know just how quickly a sparkly clean vehicle can become in need of yet another wash. But a bath for a vehicle is a slightly different proposition. I know what you’re ... Read More

Fleets Warned Over DVLA Policy Change That See Drivers Fined Up To £1,000

Fleet owners are being warned over a new DVLA policy that could see some drivers facing 3 points on their licence and a £1,000 fine. The policy change is around drivers with eye conditions after concerns were raised by health professionals. The Association of Optometrists (AOP) highlighted issues with the DVLA’s list of ‘Notifiable Health ... Read More

‘Record’ Number Of Drivers Facing Speeding Charges…

A record number of drivers are facing speeding charges in court, according to the latest data. The news came from the 2022 Criminal Justice Statistics, and it showed that 245, 043 drivers appeared in court accused of speeding in 2022 – the highest figure EVER. Data also revealed that drink driving cases rose while drug ... Read More

Sorry officer, I’m late for my wedding…

Speeding is something we all witness every day. Whether it’s someone flying past in the outside lane of the M40, a car cruising down a residential street at 45mph or someone itching to get past you on a dual carriageway. But most of the time people don’t have much excuse… Except for a recent case ... Read More

50,000 Breakdowns Every Month Are Caused By Potholes…

Recent figures show that roadside recovery companies are attending almost 50,000 breakdowns every day in the UK as a result of damage caused by potholes. The figures were the highest on record with almost 1,600 breakdowns a day being attended in May. Potholes have become a significant safety issue for drivers and fleets all over ... Read More

The world’s biggest speeding fine?

It goes without saying that speeding is bad – nobody needs to be told that! But it doesn’t always mean you don’t get caught out, whether it’s an area changing from a 40mph to a 30mph zone or even a smart motorway changing the speed at the next junction. So, you’d hope that you wouldn’t ... Read More

Duels At Sundown, Saloons, And A Runaway Bull

A furrowed brow, a strong Stetson, cowboy boots and a stern look.  That’s what I associate with Westerns, anyway – usually Clint Eastwood sauntering around the wild west and stopping by a few saloons on the way. But it’s very much a fantasy portrayed in movies, rather than real life… right? Well, passengers in Detroit, ... Read More