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
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
There’s something beautiful about being out on the open road. Driving in the countryside as the rolling hills surround you, the winding roads open up in front of you, and the picturesque beauty envelopes the landscape. And then the inevitable happens – you get stuck behind a tractor. If anyone’s ever been on a long ... Read More
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
As any fleet owner will know, mixing vehicles with work can be incredibly successful. But there are also challenges involved and the reliability and safety of those vehicles is paramount to the success of your business. Well, at the Consumer Electronics Show, we might just have seen the introduction of a whole new sector of ... Read More
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
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
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
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s a time for celebration, joy, and spending time with loved ones. But it’s also a time when the roads are busy, and it can be especially dangerous. With the hustle and bustle of the festive season as we all rush around trying to get ready for ... Read More
When you’re on a long, monotonous drive, there’s nothing better than sticking the vehicle into cruise control. I’ll be honest, I’m always a bit sceptical about it but it’s never steered me wrong (pardon the pun), so I remain a big fan. But this story of a Chinese driver might just make me think twice ... Read More