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Bird Is The Word
Animals running loose on the roads is one of those bizarre things that very rarely happens… But when it does, you’re sure to remember it. And the more unusual the animal, the better – a dog or a cat is one thing, but an ostrich is another thing entirely! Yep, an ostrich brought traffic to ... Read More
Smart Motorways: New Stopped Vehicle Detection Tech Trials Begin
National Highways trials are set to begin on new road safety technology that identifies when vehicles have stopped on smart motorways. The stopped vehicle detection technology is based on the computer vision inspection system that the rail industry uses, known as Hubble, and aims to bring similar levels of safety that the rail industry has ... Read More
When Is A Parking Fine Not A Parking Fine?
It’s one of those things that can ruin your day… You get back from wherever you’ve been, whether it’s popping into the shops or on a job, and you see that bright yellow ticket stuck to your window. Parking fines are the bane of everyone’s lives. But imagine having the double frustration of finding the ... 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
An Unwanted Driverless Vehicle Symphony…
When people talk about their fears around AI, autonomous technology and self-driving cars, it’s usually about safety. It’s something vehicle manufacturers, governments and vehicle safety campaigners can all agree on – nailing the safety tech is crucial before a proper rollout… So, when Waymo obliged with a feature that helps their vehicles avoid low speed ... Read More
Road Safety Warnings Ahead of ‘Busiest’ August Bank Holiday
Road safety experts are urging drivers to take extra care while driving over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with traffic levels set to be the highest in almost a decade. The August Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year on the road as people head for a weekend away ... Read More
Working Remotely From Behind The Wheel?
Remote working is common practice for many people these days, although not for fleet drivers… And I’m not sure even AI can make that one a reality. But with remote working comes a few challenges, namely making sure you’ve got a proper set-up for your work and that the background for any Zoom or Teams ... Read More
Dangerous Driving Footage Captured on Dashcams Breaks Record
A record-breaking number of video reports via the National Dash Cam Safety Portal (NDCSP) have been made so far in 2024. The figures come as reports of dangerous driving increase overall, with the number of road users also increasing. With more and more drivers having dashcams fitted instead of just fleet drivers and commercial drivers, ... Read More
Fatigue-Related Road Incidents Increase In Summer
The number of road collisions and incidents relating to fatigue rises during the summer months, according to recent data. A study from National Highways looked at the causes of incidents and a specific study into fatigue as a factor found that there are 59% more incidents where fatigue is a factor during the summer months. ... Read More
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