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One in 10 employees, who drive as part of their job, regularly get behind the wheel while under the influence of drink or drugs, new research suggests.

In gloomy conditions, some drivers are not turning on their dipped lights or sidelights, mistakenly thinking they also have daytime running lights on at the rear.

By Simon Marsh managing director VisionTrack

As the countdown to Christmas begins, drivers are being warned they are nearly three times more likely to be breathalysed in December than a normal month.

Transport for London (TfL) and the Metropolitan Police targeted illegal, dangerous and careless driving during a two-week programme of enforcement.

Driving under the influence costs lives. Andrew Don looks at the law and the policies fleet operators should implement

Ensuring drivers are in good health has an important part to play in road safety. Andrew Ryan looks at three key areas

How are you? A simple question, but one which could help improve the mental well-being – and performance – of your drivers.

FORS will soon encompass powered two-wheeler (P2W) fleets of motorcycles and mopeds into its scheme, as its remit expands.

SUV and Crossover drivers should be reminded of the limitations of their vehicles this winter, suggest Arval.

A North East-based car parts manufacturer has been fined £134,000 after a worker was seriously-injured.

Measures to combat road rage and encourage more mutual respect between road users have been released in a two-year Government action plan.

Two-thirds of drivers (67%) say they find it difficult to get through some yellow box junctions without stopping, while 13% say this is the case for most they encounter, new research from the RAC suggests.

A quarter (25%) of drivers would like to see dashcams made compulsory in cars, new research from GoCompare Car Insurance suggests.

Chevin is urging “spreadsheet fleets” to consider a fleet management system, in order to reduce risk.

Drivers aged 35 and under are responsible for the majority of frequent driving violations, research from Fulton Leasing has found.

Cyber security agency Vehicle Data Clear says fleets should start treating cars like phones by removing personal data at the end of contract.

Bikers and cyclists are 63 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured on British roads, per mile travelled, than car drivers, new research from Brake suggests.

One-in-five drivers experience road rage at least once a week, research from BigChange has found.

With weather forecasters predicting the UK could be facing another harsh winter, Volvo is recommending a number of ways to keep company car drivers safe during the colder months.

Motor insurer Ageas, using analysis from the Road Safety Foundation (RSF), has revealed Britain’s 'riskiest' roads.

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has launched a new social media campaign to support the introduction of future EU vehicle safety standards.

Nine in 10 (87%) of motorists are unaware which countries on mainland Europe mandate winter tyres, a survey suggests.

Using the data collected by vehicle telemetry can have a significant impact on safety. Catherine Chetwynd reports

Kings Security Systems has seen its incidents fall 53% after introducing dashcams and online driver assessments. Andrew Ryan reports

Autonomous vehicle technology will significantly cut incidents, but risks will remain.

Brake is running a free webinar providing expert information and advice for employers and fleet and road safety professionals on tackling drink and drug driving.

A campaign called Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) has been launched aimed at improving safety for those who work at the roadside.

Long associated with heavy vehicles, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme is hoping to broaden its appeal by recruiting new members from van, car and last-mile delivery bike fleets.

One in eight (13%) of drivers in the UK admit falling asleep at the wheel, according to new research by the AA Charitable Trust.

The most common phrase for British motorists to shout in an outburst of road rage is ‘go on then, move’, according to survey.

A focus on employing experienced, skilled drivers and investing in safety standards has paid off handsomely for a company that may be small but which is winning big contracts

Hyundai has achieved a five-star safety rating for the new hydrogen-powered Nexo, in the latest round of Euro NCAP tests.

There is a 34% increase in accident rates among motorists driving between 5-8pm in the weeks directly following the October clock change, new analysis suggests.

An angry cyclist has been caught on camera causing £1,500 worth of damage to a vehicle in busy London rush hour traffic, saving the company a hefty repair bill.

Women are more likely than men to illegally use their mobile phone while driving, according to research by Select Car Leasing.

Euro NCAP has awarded the 2018 Mazda6 a five star rating – the first vehicle by the manufacturer to receive the maximum score in the new, more stringent safety test.

The widow of a former DPD driver is suing the parcel delivery company after he failed to attend hospital appointments to avoid being charged £150 for missing work.

Insurers in the UK are unable to fully appreciate the benefits of telematics compared to decision-makers in the EU, according to a new survey.

The fleet management specialist says that vehicles and drivers are really just another element of grey fleet management