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What Happens When A Driverless Car Gets Pulled Over?

In my mind, autonomous vehicles on the road are still a thing from sci-fi films… But in Phoenix, Arizona in the USA, Google’s Waymo runs a fleet of self-driving vehicles that roam the roads. They’re used for ridesharing and if you order an Uber in Phoenix, there’s a chance that a driverless car will be ... Read More

New Vehicle Safety Regulations in Europe – What Does It Mean For Fleets?

New safety regulations for vehicle manufacturers has now come into force in the European Union. The ‘New Vehicle General Safety Regulation’ is an amendment to the minimum performance standards that previously existed in the EU, which were adopted by the UK as part of previous membership. But with the UK no longer being a part ... Read More

Mobile Phone Use While Driving ‘Doubles’ In Two Years

According to the latest figures, the number of drivers caught using their mobile phone while driving has almost doubled in the last two years. The study looked at the impact since the government changed the law to cover any use of a handheld device while driving and found that figures reached a 7-year high. ... Read More

Fleet Drivers: Average Distance Per Incident Decreases

Fleet drivers are covering fewer miles between collisions, a new study has found. The research looked at the total distance driven by fleet drivers in the UK, including truck, taxi and van operators, and compared it with the total number of collisions in the UK. It found that the total miles driven per collision ... Read More

Supercars, Helicopters And Fireworks Don’t Mix…

In news that will surprise nobody, supercars and fireworks are a pretty dangerous combination. Why is this news, you ask? Well, a YouTuber, Alex Choi, has been charged following a video he posted where he shot fireworks from a helicopter at a Lamborghini. Given how ludicrous it sounds, it’s a miracle the content idea ever ... Read More

Giraffe Theft Auto

Despite its prominence around the world as that video game series, Grand Theft Auto is a pretty serious offence. Of course, taking a vehicle without consent is how the charge is better known in the UK, but in the US, GTA is not just a video game. But in a bizarre turn of events in ... Read More

‘Blocked’ Road Signs Causing Issues for Drivers

Road signs being blocked by trees, plants and other vegetation are causing issues for drivers, according to a new study. The report found that 42% of drivers have accidentally broken speed limits because of road signs being blocked by overgrown plants and trees. Of course, as ever with studies of this type, it’s worth considering ... Read More

Aggressive Driving and Poor Driving Habits Increasing, Drivers Say

Poor driving habits and instances of aggressive driving are increasing, according to a recent study of drivers. The research polled more than 12,000 drivers, asking them about incidents on the road, finding that 55% of those polled believe tailgating is getting worse, with more than half (52%) also saying middle lane hogging is on the ... Read More

‘Huge Disparity’ in How Local Authorities Treat Road Repairs

Recent data has revealed the significant disparity in which local authorities in the UK treat road repairs. With road maintenance levels falling by 45% in England in the last 5 years, it’s an issue that we’re no doubt familiar with – potholes are a common sight on all roads, whether it’s B-roads, A-roads, motorways or ... Read More

Road Safety Campaigners Call For Government To Do More To Reduce Road Deaths

Road safety campaigners are calling for the government to do more to reduce the number of road deaths in the UK. With a general election on the horizon, campaigners and experts are calling on whoever wins and forms a new government to make road safety a priority. It’s an important time for key issues to ... Read More

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