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Health and safety training provider Cardinus Risk Management has won the Investor in Customers award for its impressive customer service, satisfaction and retention.

Brake has spoken out in support of Highways Agency proposals to roll out speed cameras on stretches of 'smart' motorways, to target drivers exceeding the 70mph limit.

Tracker, the fleet telematics specialist, is urging businesses to reduce the risks for their drivers during Car safety Week.

TRW safety and electronics innovations are featured on the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee models, a forward-looking object recognition camera.

A new vehicle conspicuity system is providing companies with the chance to raise their profile on the road, while complying with legislation.

Small businesses must pay as much attention to workplace road safety as their giant counterparts, according to UK road safety organisation TTC Road Safety Services.

The Secretary of State for Transport has praised the road safety role of fleet managers at the National Roads Policing Conference.

The road safety charity is calling on all organisations that employ people who drive for work to help promote fleet safety by completing the charity’s annual fleet operator survey.

Road Safety GB North East Region has launched a new campaign warning businesses that they could be prosecuted if they neglect their employer responsibilities.

The number of people caught drink driving has fallen during the month-long enforcement campaign over Christmas and New Year, according to figures released by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO).

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the announcement today by the Mayor of London that the London boroughs are to be awarded £17 million of funding for cycling improvements.

A ban on the use of hands-free phones while driving would have a massive financial impact on business, a survey suggests.

A survey has found that 37% of drivers admitting to speeding in Britain, France and Germany blame the 'pressure of work schedules'.

ReVue, the evidence-based driver training provider, is sharing its expertise and technology with a Parliamentary road safety group.

After the worst winter storms to hit Britain for two decades, drivers are being reminded about the need for more regular tyre checks.

Road safety charity Brake is inviting HR and fleet management personnel to attend its essential crisis response training course.

Male drivers are being urged to get plenty of sleep and take regular breaks, as research from Brake and Direct Line reveals that 45% admit ‘head-nodding' at the wheel - meaning they have been asleep briefly.

An in-car camera from Smart Witness has shown three vehicles narrowly avoiding a head-on collision due to the reckless overtaking manoeuvre of one driver.

Honda is introducing a new suite of advanced active safety features, including laser-radar cameras and sensors, in British-built Civic models from 2014.

With the annual Drink Drive campaign in full swing, technology firm iPointlive is reminding drivers to think about another peril when they get behind the wheel this festive season.

The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, Robert Goodwill MP, has announced a delay to the proposed Green Paper on young driver reforms which was due to be published before the Christmas recess.

The TTC Group is urging businesses to protect their employees in 2014 by looking at their work related road journeys.

New safety camera integration from Isotrak is assisting fleet operators improve safety by capturing video evidence of on-road incidents in real-time.

Almost 70% of respondents to an online poll want cyclists banned from wearing headphones.

Brake, the road safety charity, is inviting small business owners with employees who drive for work to attend its free online training session on cutting costs by improving road safety.

Tracking systems offer an important and underused lifeline to improving driver safety, says vehicle tracking provider RAM Tracking.

Brake, the road safety charity, has published a new report for fleet managers on maintaining safe vehicles, which concludes they must do more to ensure that mechanics are fully qualified and their skills are kept up to date.

Work will start early next year to switch on up to 26 speed cameras and traffic light cameras in Bristol.

The Senior Traffic Commissioner, Beverley Bell, has issued a reminder to the fleet industry holders about the importance of managing the risks around drink and drug driving.

Road safety charity Brake and accident management provider FMG encouraged more businesses to sign up to reducing risk in their fleet operations with a one-day conference earlier this week.

Helphire has announced it has raised £60 million before expenses by issuing 1,153,846,160 Ordinary Shares at 5.2 pence per share.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the launch of a new single standard for construction vehicles in London, which has been developed to help make London’s roads safer for everyone.

A driving eyesight roadshow has tested the eyesight of thousands of employees across the country as part of Road Safety Week.

The Infiniti Q50 has proved itself to have one of the most advanced standard fit collision avoidance systems according to Thatcham.

Mobileye, a provider of camera-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies for the automotive industry, has been awarded first prize at the International Fleet Industry Award for the second time in three years

Craig Budsworth, chairman, Motor Accident Solicitors Society, on why he looks forward to when the insurance industry will pass on savings it has made.

Zurich Global Corporate has today released ‘Risk Insight: Sharing the Road with Cyclists’, which identifies key points where incidents could occur and offerings Zurich’s guidance on how companies can combat these challenges to help make roads safer for all users and prevent collisions in the future.

Lotus and police across East Anglia are joining together this Christmas to present a united front against drink driving.

Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line are appealing to party-goers to help prevent Christmas tragedies by standing up to designated drivers who break their promise by drinking alcohol.

Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on drivers to commit to not drinking alcohol if driving home from Christmas festivities.