IAM Roadsmart
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General News 14 Jan 2021Training required for drivers to maximise ADAS safety benefit
IAM Roadsmart is calling for “comprehensive” training on the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as adaptive cruse control and autonomous emergency braking.
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Fleet industry news 19 Nov 2020Drivers call for increased use of speed cameras
Drivers want more speed cameras installed near schools to fine drivers travelling more than 10mph over the speed limit, a study by IAM RoadSmart has found.
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Tax and legislation news 28 Oct 2020Police encouraged to use dashcams and mobile cameras to prosecute law-breaking motorists
IAM RoadSmart is calling for clearer guidelines on the use of police technology to encourage use of mobile safety cameras and dash cams in prosecuting motorists using handheld mobile phones and not wearing seatbelts.
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Fleet industry news 28 Aug 2020Drink-drive death rise sparks lower limit call
The drink-drive limit in England and Wales is being questioned after new data showed more than 23 people a day were killed or injured.
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General News 16 Jul 2020IAM RoadSmart publishes new guide to help fleets return to the road safely
IAM RoadSmart has published a fleet safety guide to help businesses get their employees back on the roads, following the easing of Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, as safely as possible.
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People news 12 May 2020Tribute paid to former IAM RoadSmart chairman Alistair Cheyne
IAM RoadSmart has paid tribute to former chairman, Alistair Cheyne, who has died after a long battle with cancer.
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People news 7 May 2020Tony Greenidge named interim CEO at IAM RoadSmart
Tony Greenidge has been appointed interim chief executive officer of the road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.
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General News 1 May 2020TRL says voice-controlled systems are future of safer in-vehicle technologies
Safer voice-controlled infotainment systems are the future of in-vehicle technologies to cut collisions caused by distracted driving, says TRL.
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Fleet industry news 3 Apr 2020Licence Check offers latest advice on licence checking
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.
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General News 18 Mar 2020Touchscreens have worse effect on driving than alcohol or drugs
A new study has revealed that in-vehicle infotainment systems are impairing reactions times behind the wheel more than alcohol and cannabis use.
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Fleet industry news 24 Feb 2020New driver e-learning programme from Licence Check and IAM RoadSmart
Licence Check has partnered with IAM RoadSmart for a new driver e-learning initiative to help businesses understand the level of risk across their business drivers.
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Fleet industry news 13 Feb 2020Alcohol related crashes increase by 4%
The total number of casualties caused by drink driving increased to 8,700 in 2018, up 1% from 2017.
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Tax and legislation news 4 Feb 2020Relaxing e-scooter laws ‘bad for road safety’
IAM RoadSmart says that electric scooters are bad news for road safety as the Government considers launching a consultation on their future use.
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Fleet industry news 17 Dec 2019Call for action on company car and van driver deaths
IAM RoadSmart research shows almost half of businesses polled expect employees to answer their phone while driving for work.
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NEWS 11 Nov 2019IAM RoadSmart hires Derek McMullan as chairman
Derek McMullan welcomed as IAM RoadSmart chairman.
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Fleet industry news 8 Nov 2019IAM RoadSmart launches manifesto
IAM RoadSmart is calling for politicians to put post-test training and human behaviour at the heart of the road safety debate in the next Parliament.
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Fleet industry news 26 Jun 2019Combine training with technology for fleet safety and efficiency say IAM RoadSmart
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
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Fleet industry news 10 Jun 2019IAM Roadsmart warns against blanket ban on pavement parking
IAM Roadsmart is warning that a blanket ban on pavement parking could leave thousands of homeowners without a parking space.
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Fleet industry news 29 Apr 2019Thousands of motorists avoid being banned
IAM RoadSmart is frustrated that more than 11,000 drivers a year are still being legally allowed on the roads with 12 or more points on their licences.
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Fleet industry news 9 Apr 2019Driving a ‘core skill’ for business, says Ford boss
Driving should also be seen as a health and safety responsibility for all organisations, says Andy Barratt in his new role as chairman of IAM RoadSmart
