Government To Announce New Road Safety Strategy

The government has pledged to announce the first road safety strategy in more than 10 years. It comes as pressure grows on the Department for Transport with road safety campaigners and experts calling for a joined-up strategy to tackle the number of incidents, injuries and deaths on the road. As the roads reach their busiest ... Read More

Mobile Phone Use Behind The Wheel – How Big Is The Problem?

A survey has found that almost half of all fleet drivers have witnessed another driver ‘taking a selfie’ behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. It follows several reports about the dangers of mobile phones (and other handheld devices) being used behind the wheel, including a government report on the increased risks of accidents. Distracted ... Read More

Government Pledges Additional £500m For Pothole Repairs

The government officially announced in the Autumn Budget that an additional £500m has been made available to repair potholes on UK roads. The news was welcomed by many with it representing a 50% increase in road maintenance funding for the 2024/25 year, with almost £1.6 billion now earmarked to repair potholes and problem roads. Earlier ... Read More

‘Freight Crimes’ Are Costing The Fleet Industry

A new report has warned about the rising threat that freight crimes are posing to the fleet industry. With £250m lost to so-called ‘freight crimes’ each year in the UK, there’s a concern that more needs to be done to address the issue. Part of the problem is that while insurance helps address the issue ... Read More

New Study Reveals ‘Worst’ Roads For Speeding Offences

New research has revealed the UK roads which have the most offences for speeding. The data found that some roads have a much higher incidence of speeding occurring than others, with the M6 Toll near Birmingham topping the list. Second came with the M61, with figures indicating that almost half of all drivers measured had ... Read More