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Companies are being urged to educate drivers about ‘morning after’ drink-driving after a major fleet operator found one of its drivers was two times over the legal alcohol limit.

Almost a third (29%) of fleets eat and drink while driving, even though it is almost as dangerous as using a hands-free or handheld mobile phone and greatly increases the risk of being in or causing a collision, a survey has shown.

The latest Department for Transport (DfT) road casualty statistics released today show a decrease by 2% compared with 2012 - the lowest figure since national records began in 1926.

Brake, the road safety charity, is offering advice to help fleets prevent crashes with pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists by addressing blind spots, reducing risky manoeuvring, and raising awareness among drivers.

A survey by Brake and Direct Line has found an alarming level of ignorance and complacency about the dangerous effects of many prescription and over-the-counter medications on driving, as one in six (17%) admit either ignoring warnings not to drive or not checking the label at all.

Glass repair company Auto Windscreens has taken an extra step in promoting safer driving and protecting its fleet drivers in the event of accidents by installing SmartWitness accident cameras in all its fleet vehicles.

New evidence from UK drivers suggests that aggressive and angry behaviour on the country's roads is commonplace.

Government plans to increase the maximum fine for speeding to £10,000 have been rejected by the majority of fleets in two polls.

An academic is arguing that higher prison sentences could fail to act as a deterrent against ‘death-by-driving’ offences, and that it is the punishment for underlying offences that should instead be revised.

Eating or drinking while driving is nearly as dangerous as using a mobile device – whether handheld or hands-free - and greatly increases a driver’s risk of being in or causing a collision, according to new data released by Lytx Europe.

Accident management provider TTS360 has announced its first high profile contract with a large UK fleet following its launch in 2013.

Brake, the road safety charity, is running its first online training course next week - to help companies improve the safety of their drivers when out on the road.

Tyre industry and road safety professionals can now reserve their free place for the next TyreSafe annual industry briefing.

A new North East-based driver training centre, which is being claimed to make fleet motoring safer, greener and more financially sustainable, is about to officially open its doors.

Motorists caught speeding on the motorway could be fined £10,000 after the Government announced it was quadrupling the maximum fine as part of sweeping reforms to the penalties which can be imposed by magistrates.

Brake has published a series of exemplary case studies in advanced road risk management, demonstrating the benefits of going beyond initial commitments and targets to make road safety a central priority.

For many years, van safety technology trailed that found in cars. However, that is now changing

Research published by Intelligent Car Leasing (ICL) has highlighted a low level of awareness when it comes to vehicle maintenance among the UK's young drivers.

Burnt Tree has been named as winner of a Gold Award in the recent RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014.

The number of drivers aged 17-24 killed in an accident has decreased by 10 per cent since 2010, according to the latest analysis by road safety charity Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

Increased connectivity through in-car apps promises to make life a lot easier for the company car driver.

Network Rail is targeting professional drivers in an effort to help reduce the number of incidents at level crossings.

A foolhardy roofer has appeared in court after footing a double extension ladder on a transit van in order to access a third floor façade.

Half of fleets believe traffic lights should stay red for longer, according to a poll by comparison website TrackCompare.co.uk.

One of the world’s largest healthcare companies has witnessed significant improvements in both the safety and fuel efficiency of part of its fleet after introducing a trial of an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS).

IAM Drive & Survive, the commercial driver training arm of road safety charity the IAM, is launching the IAM Drive & Survive Pride Awards to celebrate the UK’s best company drivers.

More than half (57%) of motorists admit to driving too close to the vehicle in front of them, while a similar proportion (60%) break the speed limit by 10mph or more (60%) on motorways, research suggests.

Manufacturers will give fleet decision-makers the opportunity to experience the latest life-saving technologies at Company Car in Action on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 10 and 11.

Fleet views are being sought to help supplement a submission to the Treasury that is part of a campaign to boost the take-up of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems.

A free forum organised by Cardinus Risk Management aims to provide valuable advice and information for anybody with responsibility for at-work drivers and managing vehicle fleet risk.

A drink driver was nearly four times over the limit when he crashed his company car after a Christmas night out, an inquest into his death has heard.

Brake is calling on all businesses to make sure their vehicles are safe to be on the roads to prevent unnecessary crashes.

Drivers are against the idea of a blanket 20mph speed limit on urban roads, according to research published by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

Opel is developing technology aimed at increasing efficiency and safety in urban transport, while will appear in future Vauxhall cars.

Richard Graham, MP for Gloucester, has been given a national road safety award by the charity Brake and Direct Line Group for his campaign for tougher sentences for disqualified, unlicensed and uninsured drivers who kill and injure.

Drivers are happier, more confident and focused when driving by themselves according to research released today by Allianz Insurance.

Employers are being urged to take a zero-tolerance approach to at-work drink and drug-driving by Brake.

Drivers of company vehicles are 25% more likely than company drivers using their own vehicles to have a minor accident, according to a survey by IAM Drive & Survive on Springboard UK.

Applied Driving Techniques has boosted its compliance solution with the launch of an online portal to help car, van and HGV fleets to operate legally and responsibly with greater efficiency.

RAC has been awarded a five-year contract for Accident Management services by Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, adding to breakdown services already taken by the company.