Remote Driving From Abroad ‘Should Be Banned’ – Experts Say

A recent report advising the government has stated that the remote driving of vehicles in the UK whilst outside the country should be banned. It comes as autonomous commercial vehicles hit UK roads for the first time and trials continue as the potential for driverless vehicles becomes reality. But The Law Commission, which is an ... Read More

Fleets Warned Over Potential Registration Plate Fines…

Fleet owners are being urged to check the licence plates of their vehicles as new plates come into action. As of 1st March, the new ‘23’ licence plates have been rolled out, which means that motorists in England, Scotland and Wales will be seeing the plates on new vehicles. But the DVLA is also warning ... Read More

Investigation Launched Over Smart Motorway Software Failure

An investigation has been launched after a software failure affected significant portions of the smart motorway network. A power outage meant that signals and signs weren’t working properly and the stopped vehicle detection system, a crucial part of the all-lane-running smart motorway system, was down from 8.30-10.30am on 22nd February 2022. The system relies on ... Read More

Should Drivers Face Tougher Seatbelt Rules?

A debate is emerging over the UK’s stance on punishments for drivers who don’t wear their seatbelts. Currently, drivers who are caught not wearing their seatbelts on the road can be fined up to £500, but there are calls from some experts to increase the severity of the maximum punishment. In fact, a recent study ... Read More

Smart Motorway Safety Tech ‘Must’ Improve, Says Regulator

The Transport Watchdog has stated that smart motorway technology ‘must’ improve urgently. The statement was part of a review of all-lane running smart motorways and looked at the impact that the safety technology has had on the roads over the past few years. All-lane running smart motorways aim to ease congestion through smart technology solutions ... Read More

London Named ‘Most Congested’ City In The World As Traffic Affects Fleets Across UK

London has been named the world’s most congested city for the second year in a row. The UK’s capital city has taken the unwanted crown over some of the world’s biggest and busiest cities, including New York, Chicago, and Paris. The figures looked at cities all over the world and measured the levels of traffic ... Read More

Winter safety tips on the road…

When it comes to driving safely in the winter, most of us know the basics. We all know we need to keep an ice scraper handy and we’re all well aware that icy, snowy, wet weather can create hazardous driving conditions. But when it comes to staying safe on the roads as the temperatures plummet, ... Read More

Seatbelts aren’t just for safety

When the three-point seatbelt was first invented by Volvo, it changed vehicle safety forever. In fact, back in 1959 Volvo and engineer Nils Bohlin realised that the design was so effective in improving safety that they made the new design patent open so that other manufacturers could use it for free. Fast forward to 2023 ... Read More