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Real drunk driver footage from a dashcam
This real footage was taken from a dashcam of a drunk driver released by Sussex Police. You can see how many times this driver nearly crashes as she loses concentration. Please share to spread the message. #dontdrinkanddrive #driversafety Have you ever seen anyone driving like this whilst out on the ... Read More
Driving Monitor starts social campaign for road safety
Driving Monitor has released a video on social media this week to promote road safety and the hazards of 'texting whilst driving'. The aim of the video clip is to raise awareness of this growing problem and to reach as many people as possible. Kevin Curtis, Director of Driving Monitor ... Read More
‘Laid bare loophole’ in licence laws?
This week the BBC news broke the story of the M1 fatal minibus crash "laid bare the loophole" where employers are not automatically told of drivers losing their licence. Eight minibus occupants were killed in the crash in August caused by two lorry drivers - one of whom had lost their ... Read More
Restrained or you’ll pay
Did you know the Highway Code specifically states that dogs and other animals must be “suitably restrained” when in a vehicle, but that very few people abide by this rule? And the penalty for breaking it? A whopping £2,500! This point is an important one, and it’s really relevant for ... Read More
6 in 10 business looking to move away from diesel
I was just reading this article that talks about a recent RAC survey that suggests that 6 in 10 larger businesses are considering a permanent move away from diesel. The survey also suggests that nearly 50% of ALL businesses are considering scrapping diesel. Now, I know that the stats don’t ... Read More
Defra fleet ditching diesel
Did you see the news piece about Defra fleet chief Dale Eynon this week? He’s set out a new strategy for Defra: getting rid of all the diesel vehicles in their fleet and replacing them with hybrids or electrics in the next 7 years. Pretty ambitious, right? In the interview ... Read More
Speeding fines set to rise
If I asked you point blank now, how many motorists in the UK get fines each year? I’ll give you a second to think of your answer… Ready? Okay, here’s the actual answer: 12 million. That’s a third of all the drivers on the road. Pretty nuts, ... Read More
Life sentences for drivers who kill
If you follow the news then I’m sure you’ve seen the hugely important change that’s been made to the dangerous driving laws? If not, let me fill you in… Ministers have agreed that drivers who cause death as a result of driving while using a mobile, or driving dangerously will ... Read More
Five year high on UK road fatalities
I was doing my usual scout around the various news sites earlier, and I came across this pretty scary statistic: Road fatalities in the UK reached a FIVE YEAR high last year, with 1,792 people killed on our roads. Here’s the original article There was an 8% rise in fatalities ... Read More
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