Accident management - Page 29

Almost 1,800 people died on the UK’s roads last year according to figures released today by the Department for Transport - similar to the level seen since 2012.

When combined, road deaths among VRUs outstrip those of passengers travelling in cars

Driving for Better Business has reiterated the need for business drivers to carry out thorough vehicle checks and leave more time for journeys over the summer months.

Trakm8 has developed the company, expanding its work in Ireland.

New guidance for fleets on driver fatigue has been published by the Global Fleet Champions (GFC) campaign.

Graduated driver licences part of safety measures being considered by DfT

The AA and Goodyear present their ideas on how current and emerging technologies will impact fleet management and present practical guidance on running vehicles effectively.

Newly-released driving licence data shows that 80,855 driving licences have nine points – three away from a totting-up ban if incurred within three years.

Lightfoot has launched a new company car and grey fleet driver behaviour product aimed at improving the safety of employees without invading their privacy.

Teletrac Navman has secured a new deal with Lister Wilder to help the company manage the efficiency and safety of its fleet of nearly 100 vehicles.

The University of Birmingham has fitted its electric vehicles with sounders to warn students of approaching vehicles.

Company car drivers amongst those affected by Government review as part of its Road Safety Action Plan.

Fleet drivers taking their company cars to France this summer should be aware of new cameras that can spot speeding and tailgating.

One in six at-work drivers says they have been involved in an accident when taking a call from a colleague, new research suggests.

The Nextbase National Dash Cam Safety Portal (NDCSP) has saved UK police forces more than 68,000 hours of processing time during its first year of operation, according to its creators.

Telematics company launches accident and claims management app for fleets operators.

Road funding cuts could pay for 8 million pothole repairs, says LGA

Fleet decision-makers should ensure they treat contract workers with company cars the same as their full time counterparts to ensure they meet duty of care requirements, says Meridian.

Kia has introduced a Faraday case for customers that purchase a new or used Kia model with a keyless entry system.

The Tesla Model 3 has been commended for its collision avoidance system in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests.

The Licence Bureau is warning fleet operators and drivers to ensure they understand the law relating to towing loads.

More than half (52%) of car drivers break 30mph speed limits, latest Government figures have shown.

A new ‘crash for cash’ tactic is being employed by criminals to target unsuspecting drivers, say anti-fraud experts at AX.

Fleet decision makers should not rely on technology alone as a solution to risk management or cost control, according to the latest white paper by IAM RoadSmart

Cazana and Experian announced a new partnership, which sees Experian and Cazana’s data sets merge to help lenders understand risk.

Teletrac Navman has struck a new deal to deliver a telematics solution as part of a drive to improve fleet and equipment management for Scutum FPG.

Guide will help fleets understand the benefits and limitations of telematics, how to use telematics data and how to implement the latest approaches for changing high-risk driver behaviours.

A warning has been issued urging drivers taking hay fever medication to be aware of the possible effects these drugs can have on their driving.

VSP Vision Care UK says drivers’ eyesight should be checked on a frequent basis to ensure companies fulfill health and safety and duty of care guidelines.

A new, in-house driver training programme is being rolled out by Auto Windscreens to improve its technicians’ on-road practices.

Areas where accident rates are highest could benefit from a new sign that warns of hazards due to animals in the road.

Volvo Cars and Uber have unveiled a jointly developed production car based of the XC90 SUV capable of driving by itself

Drivers who ignore lane closures on motorways marked with a red ‘X’ will face a £100 fine and three penalty points.

Hyundai will use artificial intelligence (AI) to develop the next generation of advanced safety systems.

Licence Check has increased the number of options available within its Driver and Vehicle Information Solution (DAVIS) to collect driver details.

FMG has struck a deal to provide fully outsourced incident management services to Pendragon Vehicle Management’s UK fleet.

Majority of drivers are calling for Government action on regulations covering vehicle headlights.

Two-thirds (69%) of drivers want new legislation for cyclists, including bikes to be given a registration number to help with identification, suggests a survey from InsuretheGap.com.

Almost 90% of motorists would like to see tougher penalties handed out to other drivers caught using their phone while behind the wheel according to a new survey by Motorpoint.

FORS has revealed it will offer funded places on a selection of its driver specific training courses, to help members upskill their driving workforce.