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The Department for Transport has published final figures for reported road casualties in Great Britain.

Microlise Group has announced a limited-time offer for a 60-day free trial of its Clearvision artificial intelligence distraction camera.

A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a delivery driver who was working for Amazon when he tried to stop his van being stolen.

Strategic expansion in training and compliance services continues, with the acquisition of non-clinical, educational training and development expert.

With 4,000 vehicles nationwide maintaining critical drainage infrastructure, ensuring that drivers operate safely and efficiently is critical for the business.

Help is at hand for fleet managers needing advice on managing drivers.

Roadside assistance and vehicle recovery operators are now able to apply for permission to use red flashing lamps on their vehicles.

One-in-six grey fleet drivers who use their own car for business trips have failed to inform their insurance provider, new research from the AA suggests.

Venson survey finds more than a quarter of respondents had recently been taken by surprise by the almost silent approach of a plug-in car.

The worker at the tyre refurbishment company suffered significant injuries after being pulled into a tyre buffing machine.

According to TTC research, basic checks are not being carried out, including verifying a valid MOT, insurance, and tax.

Safety experts at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live will discuss the best ways to manage drivers to improve their attitude and behaviour behind the wheel.

Police have issued bike camera footage showing the moment a cyclist was pushed off his bike by a man in a passing van as he was riding to work.

The AA is urging the Government to recruit 1,000 new roads police officers to improve road safety and help tackle wider crime.

Motor Assist is calling for the accident aftercare industry to implement an EV replacement guarantee when EV drivers require a courtesy vehicle.

Loughborough University has completed testing on Durite’s safety system to confirm it meets the new Direct Vision Standards ahead of new regulations set to launch in October.

Trial is one of six projects chosen by National Highways to receive funding, including a road data analytics platform to deliver accident risk modelling.

A wood recycling company has been fined after one of its directors was killed when he was struck by a JCB.

Police charge man over the murder of a delivery driver as fundraiser for family reaches more than £23,000.

Transport secretary, Louise Haigh, says she wants to move away from the “culture wars” of the previous Government.

Imitation Faraday pouches are flooding the market leaving drivers, who believe they are getting a bargain, still vulnerable to keyless car theft.

Cars increasingly feature a variety of safety systems to provide assistance and additional reassurance to the driver.

An employee fell 11 metres and suffered fractures to his skull, back, pelvis, arm, wrist and ankle.

Joint operations between Tracker and the police have uncovered 37 illegal ‘chop shops’ during the first half of 2024.

Drivers are being warned about fake QR codes being stuck on payment machines at car parks across the UK.

But any changes must not unfairly penalise those who driver for work, says Fleet News at 10 panel.

Despite being legal, research studies have demonstrated that hands-free calls can be just as distracting as hand-held calls while driving.

Throughout 2024, there has been an increase in the number of videos submitted through a national portal, with 24,000 submissions by the end of June.

Almost one-in-four businesses with fleet insurance say they do not have specific security or anti-theft measures in place for their vehicles.

Brake’s Road Safety Week will put road victims at the heart of this year's campaign, which runs from November 17-23.

Fleets "frustrated" new Direct Vision Standard not in step with EU safety rules for HGVs.

New research suggests that there are many more fatigue-related deaths and serious injuries in summer than any other time of the year.

In an open letter to transport secretary Louise Haigh, campaigners say a new legal status is the only way to resolve problems caused by unregulated use.

Red Corporate Driver Training is calling for the Government to tackle speeding by van drivers highlighted in recent DfT statistics.

New data from the DfT shows that 18% of all deaths in reported road collisions were down to a driver being over the drink-drive limit.

The number of vehicles being stolen each year has remained relatively unchanged year-on-year, while thefts from vehicles declined.

Transport for London has agreed to extend the grace period for implementing the Direct Vision Standard.

A HGV driver high on cocaine has been sentenced after causing a seven-vehicle crash on the M25.

TTC launches new interactive training courses aimed at high-risk fleet drivers and those with poor telematics performance, including young drivers.

There was a decrease in the number of drivers found guilty for speeding last year, but an increase in those sent for a speed awareness course, new figures show.