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The air might be “clean enough” in Leeds, but how much further do the rest of the UK’s fleets have to go?

As Leeds City Council closes down its clean air zone because fleets there have already become cleaner, we ask if the story reflects how businesses across the remainder of the country are responding to the new 2030 combustion engine ban. How are fleets responding to the new ban date? According to recent research by Arval ... Read More

New pedestrian lollipop measures real-time pollution levels during the school run

Did you know it’s illegal to keep your engine on unnecessarily if you’re not moving? “Idling” engines can create double the number of exhaust emissions as engines in motion. And it turns out that since 2002, you’ve been able to land yourself a £20 penalty fine if you get caught parked up with your engine ... Read More

Is this the most cost-effective way to police speeding and improve safety?

What would irritate you more? A bleeping light on your dashboard that went off every time you went above the speed limit? Or an accelerator pedal that became unresponsive if you did the same thing? Because these are two serious contending technology options to help curb speeding in Europe – and it’s up for debate ... Read More

Study reveals worst maintained roads in the country

How often do you go down a pothole in your car, shake your fist at the road and vow to do something about it? The number of times I’ve thought about writing to my local council about the state of the roads around here doesn’t bear thinking about. The number of times I’ve actually done ... Read More

Heavy vehicle scrappage scheme promises solution to small fleets ahead of new emissions restrictions

Early next year, emissions regulations are getting tighter in London. On March 1st 2021, stricter standards for the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will come into force. To help small businesses switch non-compliant fleets for greener vehicles ahead of the changes, the Government has launched a new scrappage scheme specifically aimed at heavy vehicles. Under the ... Read More

New internal combustion engines to go before 2030 as Government announces post-pandemic sustainability plan

This Autumn, the Government is expected to announce that sales of all new cars with an internal combustion engine will be banned from 2030, ten years earlier than previously promised. The move is part of the Government’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and will play a role in the UK’s post-pandemic economic ... Read More

WhatsApp scammers provide “legit” driving licences for just £600 – without you needing to take a test (and no, they’re not really legit)

Struggling to pass your driving test? Doesn’t matter anymore. Turns out you can get a full licence anyway – signed, sealed and delivered for a mere £600. No need to even show up for the test. You’ll be on the DVLA’s database and everything. Not. But that’s the line that a new group of social ... Read More

Moment of truth for fleets on the horizon as furlough comes to a close

At the end of next month, the furlough scheme is due to finish. Whether we should be concerned that the end date falls on the same day as Halloween remains to be seen. Superstitions aside, October 31st will be a defining moment for British businesses, many of whom have relied on the scheme to continue ... Read More

Tennessee lady gets interesting surprise when her new driving licence arrives

When’s the last time you had to renew your driving licence? It’s certainly not my favourite past time. There’s that awkward jaunt to the local print shop for a stranger to capture your grumpiest side… Or the trip to Sainsbury’s to manically swivel the chair to the right height in one of the last remaining ... Read More

Funding offered to give UK road safety more attention, but is it enough?

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Road Safety Trust plans to start a £300k funding program for road safety projects for charities, local authorities and community groups. From 15th September until 21st October 2020, the Road Safety Trust will accept grant applications to its Small Grants Plus Programme, particularly those that are a direct ... Read More

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