Headlight ‘Glare’ – Are Modern Vehicle Headlights Too Bright?

Headlights have been a road safety concern amongst drivers and road safety campaigners for some time. In fact, new figures have revealed that 36% of drivers surveyed believe ‘most’ vehicle headlights can be too bright, with 59% saying ‘some’ of them are. And many drivers believe the issue is only getting worse, with brighter headlights ... Read More

Local Authorities To Decide On 20mph Speed Limits

Local authorities are set to be given the power to decide on whether to implement 20mph speed limits within their districts, the Transport Secretary has said. It follows Wales welcoming in a new policy that saw speed limits in built-up areas reduce from 30mph to 20mph last year. Since then, it’s been a hot topic ... Read More

Speeding Concerns As Thousands Caught Driving In Excess of 100mph

Data gathered by the police has shown that 24,000 drivers were caught doing more than 100mph in the last five years. Speeding is a concern to road safety, as we all know, but speeds that excessive can become more than just a concern with incidents having the likelihood of being fatal. The highest speed clocked ... Read More

When Is A Bus Lane Not A Bus Lane?

For anyone that drives on a regular basis, familiarity is key to much of your driving skill. And for fleet drivers, knowing your route will always make you more efficient than when you’re on a new route – that goes without saying. But there are times when things are a little less clear, like when ... Read More

Government Confirms Digital Driving Licence Rollout This Year

The government has confirmed that UK drivers will be given the choice of using a digital driving licence later this year. It’s long been mooted but official confirmation of the plans was announced by the government this week, with one of the driving forces being the use of driving licences as ID when buying age ... Read More

Digital Driving Licences Could Be Introduced This Year

The government could introduce digital driving licences this year as it looks to make progress on modernising key aspects of driving and ID usage. It comes as the government is also making key decisions on the future of EVs and petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles, with the future of driving coming under the microscope. The ... Read More

Pothole-Related Breakdowns Hit New High…

More pothole-related breakdowns are being reported than ever, according to the latest data. The study was published with National Pothole Day (15th January) in mind, showing that there was a 17% increase in the number of breakdowns directly attributed to potholes. In fact, according to the study, 39% of all callouts were due to punctured ... Read More

Traffic Congestion On The Rise Across The UK…

Traffic congestion is rising in cities all over the UK, according to the latest data. Data gathered by TomTom, the satellite navigation software company, whose mapping systems are used in iPhones and other mobile devices, throughout 2024. And it found that average congestion levels rose by 9% last year, with 34 out of 35 cities ... Read More

Winter Driving Safety Tips As Temperatures Drop…

Most of us know the basic safety tips for driving in the winter. Leave extra time to get the ice scraper out and let your vehicle warm up being the most obvious… But as ice, snow, and frosty temperatures hit (as well as fog and plenty of other hazardous conditions), staying safe requires extra preparation. ... Read More

Remember, It’s Not A Race This Christmas…

As we head into the busy festive season and people all over the UK (and the world) journey home, to and from family and friends, and out and about, there’s one thing to remember… Stay safe this Christmas. As fleet drivers, you’re no doubt used to heavy traffic and adverse conditions – but not everyone ... Read More