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Face ‘covering’ advice updated in new coronavirus guidance published alongside the Government's Covid-19 recovery strategy.

Tony Greenidge has been appointed interim chief executive officer of the road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.

Safer voice-controlled infotainment systems are the future of in-vehicle technologies to cut collisions caused by distracted driving, says TRL.

Fleet managers are being warned of the increased likelihood of distracted driving when drivers get behind the wheel again after the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

Firms that recruit many more drivers are being urged to be mindful of not cutting corners.

Fleets urged to be more cautious of vehicle roadworthiness as the coronavirus lockdown means some key maintenance and inspections will be deferred.

Fleet decision-makers are being urged to use temporary changes in legislation wisely.

There is mounting evidence that more drivers are breaking the speed limit as traffic levels fall during the coronavirus crisis.

Greater Manchester Police said it has caught 6,200 drivers breaking the speed limit since Monday, March 23.

More than half of those surveyed by YourParkingSpace.co.uk are now in favour of having pavement parking banned, compared to 44% two years ago.

The dealer group says it has adapted processes to provide a contactless home delivery service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK Public Sector fleet operators now have access to CMS' risk management platform via the new Crown Commercial Service Vehicles Telematics framework.

A test of 20 in-car infotainment systems has found BMW’s latest Live Cockpit Professional system to be the easiest to use.

Redtail data revealed that 10% of vehicles’ batteries are currently reaching critical charging levels.

Public Health England says it recognised that staff may not always be able to stay two metres away from each other.

FleetCheck and Driving for Better Business have released a new series of video guides called the COVID-19 Transport Toolkit.

Fleets and company car, van and truck drivers are being offered remote training to help maintain safety and compliance during the coronavirus pandemic.

Company car drivers and fleets are being warned to be wary of opportunistic criminals looking to steal cars to fill a replacement parts gap caused by COVID-19.

Licence Check is offering advice to fleet decision-makers regarding licence checking services whilst the coronavirus outbreak forces many businesses into lockdown and remote-working.

TMC (The Miles Consultancy) have been awarded supplier status on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework to provide fleet data and risk management solutions.

The Association of Fleet Professionals is calling for fleets to adopt fatigue policies after Renown Consultants is found guilty of health and safety breaches.

The process for updating new endorsements and points on a licence also remains unaffected, says the DVLA.

The telematics system has been fitted to its fleet of specialist passenger vans that provide critical transport services.

AIA says additional £2.5bn pothole pledge will not be enough to plug the gap in local road maintenance budgets, let alone the rising backlog of repairs.

Bill Plant Driving School have postponed all driving lessons and driving instructor training due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

DVSA issues new MOT advice after initially telling drivers in self-isolation to not take their vehicle to be MOT tested.

The average bill for each of those motorists affected over the last year was £115, covering repairs to components such as tyres, suspension and wheels.

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.