GEM Motoring Assist
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Fleet industry news 8 Jun 2020Industry jobs: Roles filled at FedEx, Cazoo, GEM and Prometeon
FedEx Express have announced the appointment of Karen Reddington as its new regional president at Fedex Express Europe and chief executive officer at TNT.
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General News 1 May 2020Warning over increased risk of distracted driving when lockdown eases
Fleet managers are being warned of the increased likelihood of distracted driving when drivers get behind the wheel again after the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
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Fleet industry news 23 Mar 2020Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’
GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed Government plans to improve the safety of smart motorways, but warned motorists still face being stranded in the road.
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Fleet industry news 29 Jan 2020Safety risk warning for tired at-work drivers
Fleets and their drivers are being warned to be wary of the dangers of being tired behind the wheel, by GEM Motoring Assist.
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NEWS 13 Jan 2020GEM urges 2020 eyesight tests for accident reduction
Drivers should book an eyesight test in 2020, says GEM Motoring Assist.
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NEWS 9 Dec 2019Visibility matters in winter, says GEM Motoring Assist
GEM Motoirng Assist urges visibility for all road users this winter.
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Fleet industry news 29 Nov 2019DfT figures show drink-driving increase
Fatal and serious drink-drive casualties have reached their highest level since 2010, according to new figures from the Department for Transport (DfT).
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NEWS 15 Oct 2019Driver eyesight tests ‘long out of date’, GEM tells Government
GEM call for Government action on driver eyesight tests.
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Fleet industry news 13 Jun 2019Cameras begin enforcing red ‘X’ signs with fines
Drivers who ignore lane closures on motorways marked with a red ‘X’ will face a £100 fine and three penalty points.
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Fleet industry news 16 Apr 2019Gem supports '#dontstreamanddrive day'
Gem Motoring Assist has offered its support for the latest #dontstreamanddrive day, which takes place today.
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Fleet industry news 19 Feb 2019Gem Motoring Assist calls for speed assistance systems to be made mandatory
Gem Motoring Assist has called for intelligent speed assistance systems to be made mandatory to cut road deaths caused by speeding.
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Fleet industry news 7 Jan 2019Clean your number plate before every journey, urges GEM
Drivers risk a fine of up to £1,000 if their number plate is dirty and can’t be read easily.
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Fleet industry news 18 Oct 2018Motorists support reform for driver eyesight regulations
A survey of more than 2,500 GEM members reveals that 75% support mandatory eye testing for anyone returning to driving following a court ban or medical revocation.
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General News 8 Aug 2018GEM Motoring: how to avoid penalty fines
Gem Motoring Assist has asked that UK motorists brush up on their Highway Code amid police’s seven-day speed enforcement operation.
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Fleet industry news 29 May 2018Two thirds of motorists ‘concerned’ about the safety of smart motorways
In the survey from GEM Motoring Assist, the main concern expressed by 51% of respondents was of breaking down with no access to a hard shoulder.
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Fleet industry news 27 Apr 2018GEM calls for more 20mph speed limits
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist wants 20mph to become 'the norm' on roads with high concentrations of pedestrians and cyclists.
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Fleet industry news 13 Nov 2017GEM opens applications for grants of up to £10,000
The GEM Road Safety Charity has opened applications for grants of up to £10,000 for road safety projects.
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Fleet industry news 18 Oct 2017GEM Motoring Assist calls for penalty points for seatbelt offences
GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the Government to increase the penalty for drivers and passengers who do not wear a seatbelt on journeys.
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General News 6 Jun 2017GEM issues hay fever medicines warning
GEM Motoring Assist has issued a warning against hay fever medicines as they could have adverse effects on driving ability.
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Fleet industry news 17 Mar 2017GEM Motoring Assist urges drivers to reduce risk by not eating behind the wheel
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to avoid eating and drinking while at the wheel.
