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

Could Roadside Bans For Drink-Driving Be Introduced?

As police issue warnings to drivers about the dangers of drink driving, a report has surfaced stating that one-third of drivers would support the introduction of roadside drink-driving bans. The festive period is a time where drink driving incidents increase, with many drivers not realising they may still be over the legal limit the morning ... Read More

Staying Safe On The Roads This Christmas

As we head into the festive period, there is some good news for motorists… National Highways are removing 95% of roadworks on motorways and A-roads to alleviate traffic during the busy festive period. From Friday 20th December until Thursday 2nd January, more than 1,100 miles of roadworks will be removed, including on the M25, M1, ... Read More

Speeding Offences Reach Record Levels

Speeding offences and fines for mobile use have reached record levels, according to new figures. Offences include the use of handheld devices while driving, which have risen by one-third, while a record number of speeding fines have been dished out. The statistics were released as part of the Home Office’s crime report statistics, showing that ... Read More

Road Safety – £2.5 Billion Project Aims To Reduce Road Deaths

 A new £2.5 billion project is aiming to reduce the number of road deaths on UK roads in the coming years. The idea for the multi-year project is to reduce serious injuries and deaths, preventing as many as 17,000 over the next 20 years. By mapping out crash risks on various roads around the country, ... Read More

Incident Or Collision, Not Accident – Police Say…

For a long time, the word accident meant any crash involving one or more vehicles on the road – and nobody thought anything of it. But speak to an insurer or police officer, and they’ll tell you there’s a big difference between an ‘accident’ and an incident or collision. The word accident assumes no blame ... Read More