Government To Announce New Road Safety Strategy

The government has pledged to announce the first road safety strategy in more than 10 years. It comes as pressure grows on the Department for Transport with road safety campaigners and experts calling for a joined-up strategy to tackle the number of incidents, injuries and deaths on the road. As the roads reach their busiest ... Read More

Mobile Phone Use Behind The Wheel – How Big Is The Problem?

A survey has found that almost half of all fleet drivers have witnessed another driver ‘taking a selfie’ behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. It follows several reports about the dangers of mobile phones (and other handheld devices) being used behind the wheel, including a government report on the increased risks of accidents. Distracted ... Read More

Government Pledges Additional £500m For Pothole Repairs

The government officially announced in the Autumn Budget that an additional £500m has been made available to repair potholes on UK roads. The news was welcomed by many with it representing a 50% increase in road maintenance funding for the 2024/25 year, with almost £1.6 billion now earmarked to repair potholes and problem roads. Earlier ... Read More

‘Freight Crimes’ Are Costing The Fleet Industry

A new report has warned about the rising threat that freight crimes are posing to the fleet industry. With £250m lost to so-called ‘freight crimes’ each year in the UK, there’s a concern that more needs to be done to address the issue. Part of the problem is that while insurance helps address the issue ... Read More

New Study Reveals ‘Worst’ Roads For Speeding Offences

New research has revealed the UK roads which have the most offences for speeding. The data found that some roads have a much higher incidence of speeding occurring than others, with the M6 Toll near Birmingham topping the list. Second came with the M61, with figures indicating that almost half of all drivers measured had ... Read More

Drug Driving Deaths Almost Triple In A Decade

A new report has revealed that the number of deaths due to drug driving on UK roads has increased in the last year. The longer-term picture is also a troubling one, with the number of collisions attributed to drug driving increasing by 170% in just under a decade. Data from the Department for Transport (DfT) ... Read More

Dazzling Isn’t Quite What We’re Aiming For…

One topic that’s constantly in the news right now is headlights… and their strength. That’s because research has found that more and more drivers are reporting problems with headlight glare in oncoming vehicles late at night. As we head into the winter months, it’s a valid concern – and there’s even going to be a ... Read More

Experts Call For End To ‘Temporary’ Pothole Repairs

Experts have called for an end to what’s known as ‘temporary’ pothole repairs, with more pothole-related breakdowns than ever being reported. Incidents including punctured, damaged suspensions and steering are being reported at an increasing rate, with this year’s figures sitting 2% higher than last year. As a result, many experts are calling for an end ... Read More