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The Highways Agency's Traffic Officer Service has been recognised at the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards.

As the clocks go back, Brake and partner Autoglass are urging the government to make this the last time, by putting the clocks forward by an hour year-round to make our roads safer.

British Gas has took the decision to fit 120 of its Volkswagen Caddy vans with winter tyres to ensure its vehicles stayed on-call and on the road last winter.

The Drivealyser, by AlcoDigital, aims to prevent drink driving by disabling the ignition of a vehicle if the driver has too much alcohol in their system.

Safety and risk management are rising up the agenda as cost cuts become less urgent.

Tyre labelling should encourage fuel efficiency and safety.

The free-to-use electronic vehicle safety recall system established by online solutions provider Ebbon-Dacs in conjunction with the BVRLA is on course for delivery in the third quarter of next year.

Northern Ireland is proposing radical changes to the drink-drive rules, which would include a lower limit for professional drivers. Elements of the new rules could be adopted in Britain, although the Government has said that it will not be revising drink-drive limits.

Brake is demanding tougher treatment for drivers who endanger lives by repeatedly breaking the law.

Fleet operators are being encouraged to run a ‘Bright Day’ this autumn by the charity Brake and partner Autoglass, to help save lives on roads.

To help motorists stay safe and legal when driving this winter, TyreSafe has compiled its ‘Magnificent 7’ list of tyre safety tips.

Researchers at the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University have determined that a driver’s reaction time is doubled when distracted by reading or sending a text message.

Roslyn Cumming, development manager, professional engagement, Brake, on road safety.

Vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist calls for clocks to change to reduce road traffic accidents.

Fleet managers looking for plain English advice on the subject of risk management and duty of care can benefit from a new four page guide.

UK road casualties fell last year by six%, but that figure could be even better in the future if companies recognise their responsibility to improve the driving standards of their employees.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is pleased that a new offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving has been announced for England and Wales.

Winn Assist has been shortlisted for Claims Management Company of the Year by the Personal Injury Awards 2011.

The customer services team has been expanded at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare with the appointment of Sarah Collier, customer service adviser.

Plans to increase the speed limit on English and Welsh motorways from 70mph to 80mph have come under fire.

Figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT) show that 1,850 people were killed in reported road accidents in Great Britain during 2010, a reduction of 372 (17%) on the previous year’s figure. A further 22,660 people were seriously injured (a reduction of 8%) and 184,138 people were slightly injured (a reduction of 6%).

A survey has revealed that nearly three in 10 drivers (28%) texts at the wheel and one in 13 (8%) do this at least once a week. Meanwhile, one in 11 drivers (9%) surfs the web, emails, uses apps or social networking sites when driving.

Fleet operators struggling to protect precious data from hackers without making remote access difficult for staff and contractors may benefit from a new piece of technology

The Commons transport committee has reported that a tougher driving test would reduce ‘poor road user behaviour’ and reduce traffic congestion.

A major insurer is calling for eye tests to be linked to driving licence renewal and made mandatory every 10 years.

Companies are spending money on road safety strategies, with little evidence of whether they are actually producing results, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

Driver risk assessment and training company E-Training World has launched a new website to encourage companies operating in the fleet sector, or new entrepreneurs, to join its network of business partners in the UK and across the globe.

Companies have been guilty of “cutting corners” by not putting drivers through on-the-road training, says Richard Hill, managing director of Peak Performance.

Commercial Vehicle (CV) drivers and fleet managers are being urged by Valeo Service to consider wiper maintenance during the harsh winter months to ensure their safety and driving experience is not compromised by risks of reduced visibility.

In the latest round of European NCAP safety testing, the new Golf Cabriolet and the Jetta were awarded top five star ratings for adult, child and pedestrian protection

The commercial training arm of the IAM, IAM Drive & Survive, is offering fleet managers and commercial drivers a new and improved online product – Virtual Risk Manager.

Andrew Guile, key account manager, Michelin Tyre plc, on the benefits of correct tyre management.

Detailed information on specific speed camera sites has been published as part of the Government's drive to increase transparency.

Brake, the road safety charity, has announced a new partnership with GreenRoad Technologies to deliver a workshop for fleet managers on the key fleet safety topic of driver behaviour and safe, eco-friendly driving.

Young drivers are 15 per cent more likely to crash than older drivers because of mistakes at the wheel or reacting badly to risks on the road, according to road safety charity the IAM.

Lower speed limits near schools are welcomed, but respondents are cold on enforcement.

A poll of 3,000 motorists by Thrifty Car & Van Rental reveals a staggering eight out of ten (85%) drivers admit to gambling amber lights in an attempt to race through the traffic.

A third of van and truck drivers have admitted having up to 30 near misses in the past year because of dashboard clutter in their vehicles, a survey suggests.

The percentage of drivers found to be over the limit in police breath-tests carried out during their summer drink-drive campaign has risen compared to the same period last year.

Authorisation to use the 24 GHz radio frequency band for short-range anti-collision radar in cars has been extended until 2018 by a European Commission decision.