Accident management - Page 12

Figures from the HSE show that, in the five years up to March 2022, 13 people were killed when working under a vehicle that was not properly supported.

Emergency services have joined forces with National Highways to remind drivers not to ignore the red X sign after one council prosecuted almost 10,000 drivers.

Do your drivers always wear a seatbelt? Fleet decision-makers voiced their concerns this was still a live and ‘massive’ problem.

The best technology to reduce crashes and protect drivers depends on the safety systems a vehicle has, the type of crash and different road types, TRL says.

Drivers should be responsible for ensuring all their passengers wear seatbelts and face larger fines for not buckling up, according to a new study by the RAC.

Tracker and police in joint operations uncovered 32 illegal ‘chop shops’ during 2022 – more than a 300% increase on the number recorded by Tracker since 2021.

BMW has stopped supplying police cars to forces across the UK after an inquest heard how a PC was killed in a crash on the M6 following an engine failure.

BWB Consulting says it has reduced its road risk and cut the man hours and administration burden associated with managing its grey fleet.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on possible changes to the MOT.

RAC patrols attended nearly a quarter (23%) more breakdowns where potholes were likely to blame in the last three months of 2022.

Euro NCAP has revealed the 2022 vehicles that achieved the highest overall scores as part of its safety tests.

Residential roads have been rated as being in a terrible condition by more than half of drivers in the North West and South East, according to an AA survey.

Paua has announced a partnership with Optimize and Applied Driving has teamed up with the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

Flock will provide connected insurance cover for electric car subscription service Onto’s entire fleet complete with real-time driving safety insights.

Thatcham Research, in partnership with What Car?, has revealed the safest new cars available in 2023.

Inseego has partnered with vehicle and driver management software company, Pocket Box, to deliver telematics-enabled fleet management solutions.

Fleet managers are facing a ‘perfect storm’ of ageing vehicles and grey fleet maintenance spend avoidance in 2023, says Prestige Fleet Servicing.

Driving with worn tyres in winter could be more dangerous than drink driving, when it comes to the impact on stopping distance, a new study has found.

New research from Direct Line Motor Insurance has revealed that 1,156 people under the age of 18 have been charged with vehicle theft in the past three years.

Stopped vehicle detection not working as well as it should, says Office of Rail and Road (ORR) in safety report.

Wondle announces the launch of its new artificial intelligent (AI) damage solution and Auto Windscreens announces its plans to target net zero by 2045.

Tier has launched an in-app test to combat drink-riding in London during this year’s Christmas party season.

New research from the RAC shows an increase in those thinking they have driven over the drink-drive limit the morning after having drunk the night before.

National Highways has deployed the first of its 530-strong fleet of gritter vehicles this week, after the Met Office issued a series of severe weather warnings.

Dott is testing a selection of e-scooter sounds, developed by researchers at the University of Salford and in partnership with the RNIB.

Half of drivers avoid using lane one on ‘all lane running’ smart motorways, negating the benefit of increased capacity, new research from RAC suggests.

Improving driver safety and vehicle security are the main reasons that UK businesses adopt telematics for their van operations, research suggests.

Police stopped 37,067 motorists on suspicion of drink driving – more than twice the average for other months of 16,977 – in December, last year.

Almost a fifth of drivers who already need glasses for driving have not had an eye test for at least three years, according to Venson Automotive Solutions.

UK driving instructors are backing a nationwide campaign which aims to impose harsher penalties on road users who abuse learner drivers.

IAM RoadSmart has announced key organisational changes to prepare for advances in vehicle technology and accelerate its mission to reduce road deaths to zero.

Auto Windscreens has seen body glass claims halve since 2011, with fewer thefts from vehicles thought to be driving the trend.

QV Systems has integrated the DAVIS API into its Accelerate SaaS platform to provide its clients with the ability to carry out driver licence checking.

Deaths involving e-scooter collisions have trebled year-on-year, with 12 fatalities in the past year.

Collision avoidance is the most beneficial advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology available for company cars, according to UK businesses.

Fleet Assist launches a new EV Premier Van Centre network for electric vans and the BSI receives accreditation for EV charger testing.

The areas in the UK which see the highest and lowest reports of vehicle crime have been revealed from analysis of Government data by Northgate Vehicle Hire.

The number of drivers breathalysed by Police in England and Wales fell by 7% in 2021, reaching a record low.

Addison Lee has partnered with Bonnet to provide partner drivers with discounted charging and FleetCheck supports National Highways Operation Tramline.

Network Rail is reminding fleet operators and drivers to ‘wise up and size up’ after revealing Britain’s most bashed bridges.