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The DVSA tells Fleet News that requirements relating to vehicle testing are under review.

DVSA says critical workers, however, will still be able to book tests during suspension.

Driving for Better Business (DfBB) has launched a new online gap analysis tool to help organisations manage those who drive for work.

Motor Claim Guru and Auto Logistic Solutions (ALS) have formed a partnership to work together in assisting motorists in the event of an incident.

GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed Government plans to improve the safety of smart motorways, but warned motorists still face being stranded in the road.

The Licence Bureau has issued a warning to fleets of a ‘major knowledge gap’ as electric vehicle (EV) registrations continue to surge.

A new study has revealed that in-vehicle infotainment systems are impairing reactions times behind the wheel more than alcohol and cannabis use.

A record number of people avoided penalty points on their licence last year, after taking driver awareness courses.

A new partnership has been formed between VisionTrack and Lightfoot to ‘provide a solution to fleet management and safety challenges’.

The Government has announced a series of measures to improve the safety of Smart Motorways, following a review commissioned by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

TTC Group has completed the acquisition of licence checking and document verification business, Licence Bureau.

Oxford Direct Services (ODS) says it is meeting its compliance agenda across an owned and grey fleet equating to almost 600 vehicles thanks to Licence Check’s DAVIS platform.

Seat is working on a new artificial intelligence technology that studies a driver’s eyes and head movement to detect if they’re falling asleep or distracted.

Colin Paterson has been appointed as the new association secretary and head of marketing at the Association for Driving Licence Verification (ADLV).

Licence Bureau has launched ‘Empowering Driving’ to ‘put personal safety management back in the hands of drivers’.

Collision Management Systems (CMS) has announced it will expand its commercial team to ‘better realise market demand’.

DriveTech are supporting the new ‘50 by 30’ global road death reduction declaration.

Thatcham Research has released its first Consumer Security Ratings for 2020, having assessed the security features of 13 new cars.

The road safety charity Brake has confirmed the full speaker line-up for its upcoming Crisis Management seminar.

Company car and van driver training should take account of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and the risks involved in becoming overreliant on the technology.

The new 20mph speed limit across 8.9km of the capital’s roads within the Congestion Charging Zone from Monday (March 2).

An investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model X being driven on autopilot has found that the driver was distracted using his mobile phone.

The Range Rover Sport was the number one choice for thieves in 2019, jumping from eighth place in the Tracker Most Stolen and Recovered League Table in 2018.

Fleet decision-makers have been warned of the risks of failing to regularly check tyre condition.

Licence Check has partnered with IAM RoadSmart for a new driver e-learning initiative to help businesses understand the level of risk across their business drivers.

Brake is running a free webinar, providing expert advice for fleet operators and road safety professionals, as part of their webinar series ‘The Essentials of Fleet Safety’.

Drivers could see a 16% increase in potholes over the next 10 years, without the Government’s promised investment of £500m per year, new research reveals.

Technology trials aimed at improving driving conditions and reducing the time fleets spend in traffic jams will receive a share of £1.5m Government funding.

Wessex Fleet has introduced a new FMG solution to provide a round-the-clock accident management service for its 1,500 managed vehicles.

Fleet operators and drivers are being warned to be careful on the roads this weekend with Storm Dennis set to batter the UK.

Lexus has launched a digital side-view mirror option for its ES 300h executive saloon, replacing conventional door mirrors with a camera and monitor system.

The total number of casualties caused by drink driving increased to 8,700 in 2018, up 1% from 2017.

Data has revealed 134 drivers a week have their driving licence revoked for not meeting the minimum eyesight requirements.

DriveTech is providing ride-hailing platform Ola with online driver risk assessments and online training modules for its drivers.

IAM RoadSmart says that electric scooters are bad news for road safety as the Government considers launching a consultation on their future use.

CPC says that connected vehicle data has the potential to end the scourge of potholes, improve driver behaviour and reduce the impact of incidents on UK roads.

Fleet managers and HR professionals are being given the opportunity to learn more about dealing with the aftermath of a crash involving one of their vehicles.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is calling on fleet managers to increase drivers’ awareness of road safety.

Giving older drivers access to higher levels of intuitive in-car technology more helpful than any system of mass re-testing, says the RAC Foundation.

All MOTs for cars and light vehicles in Northern Ireland have been cancelled with immediate effect after cracks were found in vehicle lifting equipment.