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New £8 Million Fund Aims To Improve HGV and Fleet Roadside Rest Areas
The government has announced new funding aimed at improving roadside rest facilities for drivers, mainly HGV and fleet drivers. Funding comes from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme as it looks to make life on the road easier and more convenient, as well as more comfortable. In total, 39 ... Read More
Where’s the locking wheel nut again?
If you want a job doing properly, you best do it yourself. Or at least how the old saying goes… and sometimes it’s true, too. But when it comes to vehicles, we’re all a bit more hands-off than we used to be. There’s probably a good reason for it – more than one, in fact. ... Read More
A Rise In Tyre-Related Breakdowns Raises Concerns For Drivers
Recent figures indicate a rise in tyre-related breakdowns on motorways and A-roads in recent months. In fact, one in seven vehicle breakdowns reported over the first weekend of the summer holidays were tyre-related, with traffic officers attending each of them. And with more than one-third of all tyre-related breakdowns being due to vehicle issues, experts ... Read More
Government Urged To Amend Pedestrian Safety Laws On UK Roads
The government is being urged by road safety groups to change the UK’s rules on pedestrian safety. It comes as a result of the EU adopting new pedestrian safety laws through the General and Pedestrian Safety Regulations (GSR) in 2022. It means that enhanced direct vision in HGVs, automated emergency braking systems and intelligent speed ... Read More
UK Vehicle Production Hits Highest Level Since 2019
The UK’s vehicle production rose by the highest amount since 2019 in May, according to the latest figures. It was the fourth consecutive month of growth and with overseas orders as well as domestic both hitting double figures of growth, it’s a good sign for the future. May 2023 saw a 26.9% uplift year on ... Read More
I’m Just Taking The Car For A Quick Bath
Whatever time of year, washing the car is an essential task. And if you and your fleet do any mileage on the motorway, you’ll know just how quickly a sparkly clean vehicle can become in need of yet another wash. But a bath for a vehicle is a slightly different proposition. I know what you’re ... Read More
Fleets Warned Over DVLA Policy Change That See Drivers Fined Up To £1,000
Fleet owners are being warned over a new DVLA policy that could see some drivers facing 3 points on their licence and a £1,000 fine. The policy change is around drivers with eye conditions after concerns were raised by health professionals. The Association of Optometrists (AOP) highlighted issues with the DVLA’s list of ‘Notifiable Health ... Read More
‘Record’ Number Of Drivers Facing Speeding Charges…
A record number of drivers are facing speeding charges in court, according to the latest data. The news came from the 2022 Criminal Justice Statistics, and it showed that 245, 043 drivers appeared in court accused of speeding in 2022 – the highest figure EVER. Data also revealed that drink driving cases rose while drug ... Read More
Sorry officer, I’m late for my wedding…
Speeding is something we all witness every day. Whether it’s someone flying past in the outside lane of the M40, a car cruising down a residential street at 45mph or someone itching to get past you on a dual carriageway. But most of the time people don’t have much excuse… Except for a recent case ... Read More
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