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An increase in motorway speed limits to 80mph could be made law before MPs take their summer leave in July, according to reports in the Daily Mail newspaper.

Fleet businesses facing the prospect of thousands of pounds in eyesight test charges for staff could offset costs with cash plan provision, says PMI Health Group.

The IAM welcomes today’s report on road safety by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (Pacts).

Increasing speed limit to cut journey times and boost productivity sends out wrong road safety message, warns Coyote

Despite considerable publicity associated with incidents involving serious injury or even death, why do some people continue to use mobile phones when they are driving?

Fleets have been given a stark reminder of the need to manage risk with the first conviction under new corporate manslaughter legislation.

AA DriveTech has formed a partnership with the Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) to develop and deliver specialist Driver CPC training courses for its members.

Tesco.com, one of more than 50 public and private sector organisations that have earned business champion status under the Driving for Better Business campaign, which is delivered by RoadSafe, has been presented with a European Road Safety Charter award.

A new report published by IAM shows England top of the UK road safety league.

Euro NCAP has published the results of seven new vehicles, including its first test of a fully electric car, marking the start of a series of EV tests in 2011.

Drivers suffering from sleep apnoea do not have to lose their licence.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is looking at how tackling the deficit will affect road safety.

Coca-Cola Hellenic has signed the Road Safety Charter designed to reduce the number of fatalities on Europe’s roads.

The Driving Instructors Association is offering its support to fight the growing road safety issue of blinding lights affecting a driver's ability to perceive hazards.

65 percent of the vehicles tested in 2010 reached the five star rating.

Road safety experts will meet next month to find out how the reduction in public spending will impact on strategies to prevent accidents on the UK's roads.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is launching a new Meet the Experts event series.

Goodyear predicts substantial growth in the next 12 months for high performance tyres.

HPI are warning the write-offs being repaired and returned to UK roads for sale is rising.

Brake comment on the release of a drug screening tool able to catch out drivers under the influence.

Cardinus Risk Management forges alliance with insurance broker support and development service.

Driving for Better Business conference will highlight the achievements made by those organisations in cutting risk and improving performance.

Volvo to show how a safe electric car looks after a collision at the Detroit Auto Show.

Licence Link from CFC Solutions is updated with new look and feel changes.

IAM's latest report shows reductions in fatalities within our two most vulnerable age groups.

The 2011 Road Safety Week has been confirmed as 21-27 November.

E-Training World has launched a new customised driver programme.

Suitability of electric vehicles and business-in-kind rates will also require action this year

Industry experts strive to raise the standards of professionalism in fleet management

Latest SmartDrive study shows how driver distraction is more likely to lead to an accident.

TyreSafe receives backing from Toyota and Lexus to help raise standards of tyre care and maintenance.

Road Safety Minister Mike Penning plans to trial a new motorcycle test.

Research by Brake and Direct Line has discovered that more drivers are travelling home the morning after still over the limit.

The EU commission is hoping to make driving safer for motorcyclists.

Wiltshire Council puts driver safety first with Fleet Support Group's 'Permit to Drive' programme.

ATS Euromaster backs Tyresafe in criticism of cold weather tyre insurance premiums.

Company investigated after fatal crash involving one of its drivers.

TyreSafe expresses disbelief and concern over what they believe is a lack of understanding about the added safety benefits of winter weather tyres.

Recommendations for Government action to tackle drink and drug driving have today been published by parliament’s Transport Select Committee.

The Government is considering introducing new legislation on official reporting for at-work driving accidents.