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Gem Motoring Assist has asked that UK motorists brush up on their Highway Code amid police’s seven-day speed enforcement operation.

The hazardous impact of stress and fatigue on company drivers will come under the spotlight at Fleet Live.

UK motorists are ignorant of French driving laws, new research has found.

A new inquiry into the funding and governance of local roads in England has been launched by the Transport Committee.

More than 70% of high-impact collisions recorded by Insurethebox's accident alert service last year were triggered by 17 to 21-year-old drivers.

Bosch has announced a partnership with global weather information firm Foreca, which will deliver road condition prediction services for autonomous vehicles.

Irdeto will be showcasing software protection for keyless entry to today’s vehicles and cybersecurity defences for tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles.

Incident management firm FMG is celebrating continued growth and success with a move to a new larger headquarters building.

20mph speed limits in London are set to become widespread throughout London as part of a plan to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads.

Think tank the Adam Smith Institute's call for the MOT to be either scrapped or the frequency of inspections reduced has been labelled a “recipe for disaster”.

Douglas and Gordon has deployed Lightfoot’s connected car technology in their vehicle fleet to increase efficiency and improve the welfare of their drivers.

Seat is piloting a new assisted driving technology that links a connected car with a connected city.

The Institute of the Motor Industry says it's vital that training and accreditation is extended to those dealing with electric vehicles (EVs) at the roadside.

The riskiest roads in the UK have been revealed following the launch of an interactive map by Teletrac Navman.

The DVLA is encouraging drivers to take the ‘number plate test’ as a quick and easy way to check they meet the minimum eyesight requirements for driving.

Saturday July 21 at 2.30pm is the time you are most likely to have a crash in Britain this year, according to new research by road safety company Smart Witness.

The new Volvo XC40 and Ford Focus have each achieved the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in testing for Euro NCAP in July.

Venson Automotive Solutions is warning fleet drivers of the dangers of leaving certain everyday items in their vehicles during the hot weather.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will now give manufacturers a 10-day deadline before it legally forces them to recall vehicles or face prosecution.

Norfolk County Council is trialling road signs that detect when drivers are using a mobile phone.

Highways England could allow drivers to travel at increased speed through motorway roadworks depending on the day of the week.

RAC patrols dealt with more pothole-related breakdowns from April to June, than in any other second quarter since 2015.

M Group Services Plant and Fleet Solutions has achieved a Fleet Safety Gold in the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards.

IAM Roadsmart has warned football fans not to give into drink-drive temptation as England prepare to play in the World Cup semi-final tonight.

Brake has announce that its 2018 Annual Fleet Safety Awards will be sponsored by Trimble Field Service Management.

The survey, conducted by Leasing Options, asked 2,000 drivers to review 16 road signs, with three-quarters (75%) believing that they would fail a theory test if they had to re-sit it again.

Business drivers are being warned not to rely on their vehicle’s air conditioning to cool a vehicle when setting off.

Nextbase has developed a Dash Cam Safety Portal that links motorists directly with police forces.

The new role will see Chessman oversee performance in each of Redde’s subsidiary businesses and support the leadership teams.

The Association for Driving Licence Verification recommending monthly checks should be carried out on drivers with more than nine points as a matter of best-practice.

UK motorists proudly rate themselves as ‘safe’ drivers but survey exposes a range of driving offences.

Four out of five motorists say average speed cameras are more effective than traditional cameras that catch speeding drivers in one location, says the RAC.

With a mini-heatwave predicted for the UK, Leasing Options has warned drivers of the dangers of dehydration.

Driver ignorance is behind the majority of breakdowns linked to AdBlue last year, almost twice the total for the previous 12 months.

A third of motorists (31%) believe current penalties for using a mobile phone while driving are still not enough of a deterrent, according to the RAC.

A combination of fewer traffic police, increased fines and improved connectivity in new vehicles is likely behind a 30% drop in motorists being charged with using their mobile phone while at the wheel.

A new project is under way to test how a changeable system of kerbside markings could prepare the UK’s road network for the future needs of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs).

Risks could increase when autonomous systems hand control back to driver, safety experts warn.

Addison Lee has partnered with UK Olympic cycling gold medallist Laura Kenny to launch the Addison Lean car-dooring initiative.

A series of trials have concluded resulting in 77 people being convicted for their role in a major insurance fraud ‘crash for cash’ scam.