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Motorists who fail an eyesight test after being stopped by police will have their licences revoked on the spot under a new crackdown.

A wide range of fleets are giving risk management of cars 'much lower priority' than for vans, says fleet management software specialist FleetCheck.

Joint operation carried out by carried out by TyreSafe and Trading Standards shows scale of problem with part worn tyre dealers

A third (33%) of UK fleets employ telematics compared to one in five (19%) in Europe, according to new research conducted by Arval.

Arval says fleets need to ensure drivers understand advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to ensure that they make a positive impact on safety.

Four M Group Services businesses have received Occupational Health & Safety Awards from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

After August 25 automated driving licence checks via third party providers will not be possible unless updated GDPR-compliant driver permission is obtained.

Civica has struck a new £278,000, five-year deal with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS).

Six in 10 gig economy drivers (63%) said they are not provided with safety training on managing risks on the road, a new study from UCL claims.

Six in 10 (63%) motorists tell RAC study roads in mainland Europe suffer from fewer queues and 56% said minor roads were less congested.

The EU is planning to update and improve current tyre labelling regulations to give fleets and consumers more information when purchasing tyres.

Highways England has insisted that safety is its number one priority after a bridge collapse in Italy left at least 38 people dead.

Fleet Trak, a gold rated reseller of TomTom Telematics, has partnered with The Driving Doctor to provide driver behaviour software to its blue-chip customer base.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an Eddie Stobart HGV collided with a pedestrian, previously thought to have been driving a VW Caddy panel van.

Young motorists “dramatically” increased their speed before important football matches, according to insurethebox data.

Coventry University has become the first ‘seat of learning’ in the UK to achieve membership with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

The DfT has launched a consultation on whether a new law equivalent to causing death by dangerous driving should be introduced for cyclists.

Alphabet has launched a 'Business Briefings' initiative to help inform fleet-decision makers on topical and key issues.

New figures from the DfT show that 9,040 people were killed or injured on Britain’s roads in 2016 where a driver was over the legal limit for alcohol.

Virtual reality (VR) training technology will be available for delegates to try at Fleet Live, the unmissable event for fleet decision makers.

A new, free online risk assessment tool for SME’s has been created for the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign.

Gem Motoring Assist has asked that UK motorists brush up on their Highway Code amid police’s seven-day speed enforcement operation.

The hazardous impact of stress and fatigue on company drivers will come under the spotlight at Fleet Live.

UK motorists are ignorant of French driving laws, new research has found.

A new inquiry into the funding and governance of local roads in England has been launched by the Transport Committee.

More than 70% of high-impact collisions recorded by Insurethebox's accident alert service last year were triggered by 17 to 21-year-old drivers.

Bosch has announced a partnership with global weather information firm Foreca, which will deliver road condition prediction services for autonomous vehicles.

Safety has been a priority at family-owned R&B Star for three generations, says Andrew Robertson. By John Maslen

Irdeto will be showcasing software protection for keyless entry to today’s vehicles and cybersecurity defences for tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles.

Incident management firm FMG is celebrating continued growth and success with a move to a new larger headquarters building.

20mph speed limits in London are set to become widespread throughout London as part of a plan to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads.

Think tank the Adam Smith Institute's call for the MOT to be either scrapped or the frequency of inspections reduced has been labelled a “recipe for disaster”.

Douglas and Gordon has deployed Lightfoot’s connected car technology in their vehicle fleet to increase efficiency and improve the welfare of their drivers.

Seat is piloting a new assisted driving technology that links a connected car with a connected city.

The Institute of the Motor Industry says it's vital that training and accreditation is extended to those dealing with electric vehicles (EVs) at the roadside.

The riskiest roads in the UK have been revealed following the launch of an interactive map by Teletrac Navman.

The DVLA is encouraging drivers to take the ‘number plate test’ as a quick and easy way to check they meet the minimum eyesight requirements for driving.

Senior management buy-in has been essential to Nationwide Window Cleaning’s risk management programme, which has reduced accidents by 23%, says fleet boss Stuart Wiseman. Sarah Tooze reports

Saturday July 21 at 2.30pm is the time you are most likely to have a crash in Britain this year, according to new research by road safety company Smart Witness.

The new Volvo XC40 and Ford Focus have each achieved the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in testing for Euro NCAP in July.