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Speeding fines set to rise
If I asked you point blank now, how many motorists in the UK get fines each year? I’ll give you a second to think of your answer… Ready? Okay, here’s the actual answer: 12 million. That’s a third of all the drivers on the road. Pretty nuts, ... Read More
Life sentences for drivers who kill
If you follow the news then I’m sure you’ve seen the hugely important change that’s been made to the dangerous driving laws? If not, let me fill you in… Ministers have agreed that drivers who cause death as a result of driving while using a mobile, or driving dangerously will ... Read More
Five year high on UK road fatalities
I was doing my usual scout around the various news sites earlier, and I came across this pretty scary statistic: Road fatalities in the UK reached a FIVE YEAR high last year, with 1,792 people killed on our roads. Here’s the original article There was an 8% rise in fatalities ... Read More
Meet Graham – the only person designed to survive on our roads
Graham is one of a kind. He's evolved to withstand a typical serious road incident and is an amazing sight to see. This unique insight into what the human body would look like if the human race needed to evolve to withstand the forces the body is subjected to on ... Read More
DPD driver knocks down motorcyclist – the driver’s reaction is unbelievable
It's amazing to watch how this DPD driver acts innocent in this video - he doesn't know he's being filmed by the biker's helmet-cam. We've all seen them – those dash-cam videos of crazy driving. This one is just shocking because of how the DPD driver reacts to the incident. It's funny ... Read More
Tesla shares drop 3% after first autonomous car fatality
US authorities are investigating the first death potentially caused by self-driving technology. The driver of a Tesla car died in Florida in May after colliding with a lorry. Under scrutiny is Tesla's Autopilot feature, which automatically changes lanes and reacts to traffic. In a statement, Tesla said it appeared the ... Read More
Driving Monitor Mock Trial of a Grey Fleet driver
Mock Trial Courtroom drama to demonstrate how a 'Grey Fleet' serious road accident would be handled in court Driving Monitor have teamed up with Shoosmiths solicitors to deliver a new Mock Trial event which is being held for 2 days at this year's Safety & Health Expo at the ExCeL in ... Read More
DVLA licence checks on the iPhone
Digital trends highlights how the DVLA driving licence checks service may roll out to the iPhone in an Apple Pay style system. The Wallet app on your iPhone may soon hold more than tickets, your Apple Pay cards, and boarding passes. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the U.K. is apparently working on ... Read More
Distracted driving, speeding and lane hogging shows road risks still need to be managed
Distractions whilst driving Distracted driving, speeding and lane hogging are commonplace among motorists, new research suggests. Half of drivers have admitted to driving while being distracted, according to a survey from Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions. Women were more likely to be guilty of not paying attention to the road, with ... Read More
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