The law has already come into effect to replace the relaxed rules that were in place a change in the law as to how long lorry drivers are allowed to work has come into effect. Those working in the road haulage sector must only drive for nine hours a day when working on the roads, [...]
More than one in three (36%) people believe smart motorways are more dangerous and that permanent hard shoulders should be reinstated as soon as possible. While the Government has currently paused the rollout of new smart motorway schemes until more safety data on their operation is available, the new research from Kwik Fit reveals drivers [...]
Lack of communication from the Government on sweeping changes to the Highway Code from next weekend means many motorists could inadvertently break the rules of the road, according to IAM RoadSmart. The major updates include four new rules and 49 changes to the Code, introducing the requirement for drivers to give way to [...]
Would one of your drivers do it? …Having CCTV in your vehicles will ensure no one does! Mason James Cowgill has received an eight-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to dangerous driving in court. A man has been jailed after driving his work van while swigging champagne, rolling a cigarette and phoning his friends. [...]
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses The changes follow a public consultation on a review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for people walking, cycling and riding [...]
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A van was spotted driving down the M56 and was subsequently pulled over by Greater Manchester Police due to the driver’s view being obscured by a roll of carpet. It was reported by the officers that the load was not sufficiently secured to the vehicle, upon questioning the driver he said, "it wasn’t like that [...]
A haulage operator has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after causing the death of two men in a horrific crash on the M62. The pair died when the truck, which was carrying a large static caravan jack-knifed and crashed through the central reservation. The court heard that the owner had completed safety checks [...]
Fleet operators are being advised by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) to act with caution following a report released that has released new figures, exposing the worst affected postal districts for ‘Crash for Cash’ scams. ACSS recommend that it is essential for your vehicles to have in-vehicle cameras systems for the safety of your drivers [...]
Councils across England will be able to fine drivers £70 for a variety of minor traffic offences from later this year. The Department for Transport has confirmed that from December, local authorities will be able to apply for new powers that will let them issue fines for “moving traffic offences”. These offences include blocking box [...]
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