Archive For: Driver Safety

Road Safety: Deaths On The Road Increase Year-On-Year

New data published by the Department for Transport has revealed that deaths on the road increased by 8.7% from 2021 to 2022. The total figures showed that the number of deaths on UK roads was 1,695 in 2022, up from 1,558 the previous year. In fact, the only category of fatalities that decreased last year ... Read More

New Rules For Non-Blue Light Emergency Vehicles In London

  Drivers in London should be aware that new rules around non-blue light emergency vehicles are set to come into force. It means that non-emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police, and fire vehicles are able to use bus lanes throughout London, effective immediately. The news follows a trial period where the data showed that fewer ... Read More

Are Dangerous Defects Being Missed In MOTs?

A recent report has revealed that dangerous defects might be being missed by garages during MOTs. The report follows the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) releasing their MOT Compliance Survey results which revealed that 10% of vehicles that passed their MOTs should have failed. Let’s face it, there are few things more frustrating than ... Read More

New Drivers Under 25 Could Face Restrictions Under Scheme Considered By Government

A new ‘graduated driving licence’ scheme is being considered by the government which could mean that drivers under the age of 25 from carrying young passengers in their vehicles. The news broke as the Transport Minister is set to consider the plan in a meeting with road safety experts and campaigners. It’s sparked a lot ... Read More

Hasta la vista, pothole…

Nobody likes potholes. So many roads are plagued with divots and potholes that it makes them incredibly difficult to drive on without: Driving at a snail’s pace, veering around the road to avoid them or the third (much less favourable) option – taking the bump. Well, it turns out that Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn’t like potholes ... Read More

Smart Motorways: Cancellations Raise Questions Over Future Of Smart Motorway System

There is increasing pressure on the government over the safety of all-lane-running (ALR) smart motorways. The news comes as the government has cancelled plans for 14 new smart motorways, including three new schemes and 11 that were on pause. Government ministers said that the decision came because of a lack of public confidence in the ... Read More

New £47.5m Funding Announced for ‘Most Dangerous’ Roads in England

A new funding scheme worth £47.5 million has been announced by the government in a bid to improve road safety on some of England’s most dangerous roads. The news comes after the Safer Roads Fund announced the third round of funding. The Department for Transport (DfT) stated that the funding will help to deliver 27 ... Read More

Unmarked HGV Uncovers Hundreds Of Offences In Police Unsafe Driving Programme

A joint programme between the Police and National Highways has caught almost 700 drivers breaking the law in just one week. The week of action saw eight police forces travelling on the M1, Britain’s first motorway and one of its busiest routes today, on the lookout for unsafe driving. They travelled between Leeds and London ... Read More

When innovation and fate collide… with a tyre

  When you’re driving on the motorway, there are a million and one things to keep an eye out for. Drivers overtaking, hazards ahead, speed limit changes, your next exit… And flying tyres. Okay, so the last one seems a bit out there, but it can happen – as it did with a Kia Soul ... Read More

Fleets See Steep Rise In Vehicle Repair Costs

Fleets have experienced a steep rise in vehicle repair costs in recent years, with costs rising by 40% since 2018. The figures in a recent study highlight the rising cost of repairs, which is down to a multitude of factors. The average claim cost has risen by more than 10% each year, which has resulted ... Read More