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Company car and van drivers should receive harsher punishments for using a mobile phone at the wheel, according to Chief Constable Suzette Davenport.

Although legal, hands-free phones carry the same driving risks as handheld counterparts, leading some fleets to ban their use entirely. Andrew Ryan reports

The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to increase penalties for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving.

Many fleets use the Euro NCAP star rating system to influence their choice of company cars. Christopher Smith investigates how it works – and how changing technology has shaped the testing procedure

Pressure is mounting on the UK Government to follow Scotland and Northern Ireland’s lead by cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales.

As the focus for safety technology shifts from injury reduction to accident prevention, Andrew Ryan examines the latest advances

Employers convicted under corporate manslaughter and health and safety legislation will face tougher fines from next month.

Manufacturers are under fire for putting road safety at risk, with the latest in-car technology likely to distract drivers, according to experts.

Millbrook Proving Ground’s servo sled will provide vital data to help build safer vehicles. Gareth Roberts reports

Approaching commuter safety with the same duty of care as for working hours drivers has benefits for both employers and employees. Andrew Ryan reports

The Volvo XC90 is the safest new car in Britain, according to Thatcham Research judging in the What Car awards.

Recording all incidents - whether a collision took place or not - provides a strong base for a comprehensive risk management programme, finds Andrew Ryan

Road safety charity Brake is backing Leeds North West MP Greg Mullholland as he aims to change the law to improve justice for the victims of road crime.

Winners at the 2015 Brake Fleet Safety Awards share the secrets behind their successful road risk policies. Andrew Ryan reports

As the weather is forecast to turn colder, a new study is highlighting the risks too many drivers are taking in bad weather.

Business Driver is using benchmarking, training and standardisation to improve fleet operators’ safety and reduce costs. Christopher Smith reports

A former director of accident vehicle replacement firm Drive Assist, which collapsed in 2012, has been disqualified from directorship for 13 years.

At-work drivers are estimated to be involved in more than 400 road deaths a year, with health issues a contributory factor in many collisions. Andrew Ryan reports

Three drivers with more than 40 points on their driving licence are still allowed on the road, according to data released by the DVLA.

HS Fleet has launched a range of driver risk management services, designed to ensure businesses maintain control of their driver and fleet management.

Michelle Nasr tells Sarah Tooze how online assessments and a driver points system revamped Thames Water’s road risk management programme

The Government has unveiled measures to improve the safety of Britain’s roads, including ensuring learner drivers are properly prepared before their test.

Six out of ten motorists oppose changes to drink-driving laws a year after Scotland introduced its 50mg limit, according to a new survey.

Brake is inviting executive management, HR professionals and fleet management personnel to attend an essential crisis response training course.

The vast majority (88%) of UK motorists cannot correctly identify the current drink-drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, research shows.

Thatcham Research believes the prospects for pedestrians and cyclists are improving, as manufacturers future proof safety systems using camera technology.

Institute of Advanced Motorists has launched its #wheelsinwinter campaign to support business and leisure travellers in driving safely this winter.

One-quarter (24%) of motorists would drive more patiently to increase road safety, research by Venson Automotive has found.

Licence Bureau has joined forces with Skanska to deliver road safety workshops as part of Brake’s Road Safety Week (November 23-29, 2015).

Brake is launching a national campaign today (November 23) at the start of Road Safety Week which calls on drivers to drive less, live more.

Multi-tasking while driving is dangerous, according to a new report produced by the Institute of Advanced Motorists and the Transport Research Laboratory.

Fleets are being urged to implement driver audits into their overall licence checking and risk prevention strategy by Licence Bureau.

Tougher laws, improved roads and more police powers sufficient, says Government

The Government says that every working speed camera on the strategic road network will be yellow within a year.

Brake is running a free online training course during Road Safety Week (November 23-29) to help companies improve the safety of their drivers.

Businesses were hit with a £25 million bill for road accidents in 2014, according to new figures from Lex Autolease.

Euro NCAP is introducing a new test that will check how well vehicles autonomously detect and prevent collisions with pedestrians.

New analysis has discovered pedestrian casualties on British roads peak in November each year.

Motorists are now more worried about the dangers of distraction posed by technology and social media than drink-driving, research suggests.

Transport Research Laboratory has launched a new CPD accredited vehicle accident investigation course for fleet, operation and health and safety managers.