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‘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
50,000 Breakdowns Every Month Are Caused By Potholes…
Recent figures show that roadside recovery companies are attending almost 50,000 breakdowns every day in the UK as a result of damage caused by potholes. The figures were the highest on record with almost 1,600 breakdowns a day being attended in May. Potholes have become a significant safety issue for drivers and fleets all over ... Read More
The world’s biggest speeding fine?
It goes without saying that speeding is bad – nobody needs to be told that! But it doesn’t always mean you don’t get caught out, whether it’s an area changing from a 40mph to a 30mph zone or even a smart motorway changing the speed at the next junction. So, you’d hope that you wouldn’t ... Read More
More Fleets Can Now Apply For London’s ULEZ Scrappage Scheme
Following the announcement of the ULEZ expansion going ahead in August, it’s been announced that the scrappage scheme is being extended… And it means even more fleets can now apply. The £110 million scrappage scheme is being opened to businesses registered in London with fewer than 50 employees from the end of July. It follows ... Read More
Duels At Sundown, Saloons, And A Runaway Bull
A furrowed brow, a strong Stetson, cowboy boots and a stern look. That’s what I associate with Westerns, anyway – usually Clint Eastwood sauntering around the wild west and stopping by a few saloons on the way. But it’s very much a fantasy portrayed in movies, rather than real life… right? Well, passengers in Detroit, ... Read More
Road Safety: Deaths On The Road Increase Year-On-Year
New data published by the Department for Transport has revealed that deaths on the road increased by 8.7% from 2021 to 2022. The total figures showed that the number of deaths on UK roads was 1,695 in 2022, up from 1,558 the previous year. In fact, the only category of fatalities that decreased last year ... Read More
I’m Not Sure I’m Insured For That…
They say that owning a car is an expensive choice – and there’s times when that’s definitely true. MOTs, services, flat tyres, chipped windscreens and even filling up and general maintenance can add up. And when you’re running a fleet, you’ve got more than just one or two vehicles to worry about! Then again, you’d ... Read More
New Rules For Non-Blue Light Emergency Vehicles In London
Drivers in London should be aware that new rules around non-blue light emergency vehicles are set to come into force. It means that non-emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police, and fire vehicles are able to use bus lanes throughout London, effective immediately. The news follows a trial period where the data showed that fewer ... Read More
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