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Why Did The Office Chair Cross The Road?

What do you do when an office chair flies through the sky in the middle of the motorway? If it feels like you’re waiting for the punchline, I don’t blame you. But it’s a bizarre question that you probably never think you’ve had to answer… until you do. And that’s exactly the situation a family ... Read More

New £8 Million Fund Aims To Improve HGV and Fleet Roadside Rest Areas

The government has announced new funding aimed at improving roadside rest facilities for drivers, mainly HGV and fleet drivers. Funding comes from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme as it looks to make life on the road easier and more convenient, as well as more comfortable. In total, 39 ... Read More

Don’t Have A Cow, Man

There’s nothing quite like the chaos of animals out on the road. I’m thinking of sheep finding their way out of a farmer’s field, cows taking a nap on a country lane and a bull having a ride in the passenger seat. Okay, that last one’s probably the odd one out… But that’s exactly what ... Read More

Where’s the locking wheel nut again?

If you want a job doing properly, you best do it yourself. Or at least how the old saying goes… and sometimes it’s true, too. But when it comes to vehicles, we’re all a bit more hands-off than we used to be. There’s probably a good reason for it – more than one, in fact. ... Read More

A Rise In Tyre-Related Breakdowns Raises Concerns For Drivers

Recent figures indicate a rise in tyre-related breakdowns on motorways and A-roads in recent months. In fact, one in seven vehicle breakdowns reported over the first weekend of the summer holidays were tyre-related, with traffic officers attending each of them. And with more than one-third of all tyre-related breakdowns being due to vehicle issues, experts ... Read More

Ever heard of a 23-seater car?

When it comes to cars, we’re used to the standard variations. I’m talking about hatchbacks, SUVs, 4x4s, estates, coupes, 4 seaters, 5 seaters, 7 seaters and a few other variations. Of course, there’s always the occasional unusual vehicle like the three-wheeled Robin Reliant, but generally we’re used to what we know. So, what if I ... Read More

Government Urged To Amend Pedestrian Safety Laws On UK Roads

The government is being urged by road safety groups to change the UK’s rules on pedestrian safety. It comes as a result of the EU adopting new pedestrian safety laws through the General and Pedestrian Safety Regulations (GSR) in 2022. It means that enhanced direct vision in HGVs, automated emergency braking systems and intelligent speed ... Read More

I’m Just Taking The Car For A Quick Bath

Whatever time of year, washing the car is an essential task. And if you and your fleet do any mileage on the motorway, you’ll know just how quickly a sparkly clean vehicle can become in need of yet another wash. But a bath for a vehicle is a slightly different proposition. I know what you’re ... Read More

Fleets Warned Over DVLA Policy Change That See Drivers Fined Up To £1,000

Fleet owners are being warned over a new DVLA policy that could see some drivers facing 3 points on their licence and a £1,000 fine. The policy change is around drivers with eye conditions after concerns were raised by health professionals. The Association of Optometrists (AOP) highlighted issues with the DVLA’s list of ‘Notifiable Health ... Read More

‘Record’ Number Of Drivers Facing Speeding Charges…

A record number of drivers are facing speeding charges in court, according to the latest data. The news came from the 2022 Criminal Justice Statistics, and it showed that 245, 043 drivers appeared in court accused of speeding in 2022 – the highest figure EVER. Data also revealed that drink driving cases rose while drug ... Read More

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