safety and risk management
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Fleet Industry News 22 AugTougher sentences needed for repeat drink-drive offences, says Brake
In the past four years, there have been 5,181 repeat drink-drive offenders, including one driver who was caught six times in the same period.
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General News 20 AugSpeed cameras ‘not placed to catch drivers out’, says GoSafe
GoSafe, the Welsh Road Casualty reduction partnership, has reiterated its approach that its speed cameras and enforcement vans are not placed to catch motorists out, but to improve road safety.
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Fleet Industry News 15 AugUnmarked HGV ‘supercabs’ catch dangerous drivers
Police have caught scores of dangerous drivers on the M1 using Highways England’s unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’ in a week-long operation.
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General News 13 AugMPs urge Government to ban use of hands-free phones while driving
The Government is being urged to consider banning the use of hands-free mobile phones while driving, by a group of MPs.
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General News 12 AugSenior police officer crashes into car while trying to make hands-free phone call
An assistant chief constable has escaped a driving ban after colliding with an oncoming car while trying to make a hands-free phone call to her husband.
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Manufacturer News 8 AugCarmakers' keyless entry security criticised
What Car? research shows some of the latest models with keyless entry can be broken into in just seconds.
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Fleet Industry News 2 AugKwik Fit finds more than 1m drivers have had a crash while using phone
More than 2.7 million drivers have had a collision or veered off the road in the past two years because they were distracted by their mobile phone, research by Kwik Fit has found.
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Tax and Legislation News 1 AugHigh Court highlights mobile phone law loophole
The effectiveness of legislation governing use of handheld mobile phone while driving has been questioned by the High Court.
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General News 26 JulUK road deaths remain at 2012 levels, new Government figures show
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.
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General News 24 JulVehicle safety checks are a ‘must’ over summer, says Driving for Better Business
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.
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Fleet Industry News 19 JulDriver fatigue report published by Global Fleet Champions
New guidance for fleets on driver fatigue has been published by the Global Fleet Champions (GFC) campaign.
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Latest Fleet News 18 JulNew drivers could face ban from driving at night
Graduated driver licences part of safety measures being considered by DfT
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Fleet Industry News 17 JulDriving licence penalty points put 80,000 drivers at risk
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.
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Fleet Industry News 17 JulLightfoot targets company car and grey fleet drivers with driver behaviour tool
Lightfoot has launched a new company car and grey fleet driver behaviour product aimed at improving the safety of employees without invading their privacy.
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Fleet Industry News 16 JulTeletrac Navman strikes telematics deal with Lister Wilder
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.
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Latest Fleet News 16 JulFleet drivers to benefit from roads policing review
Company car drivers amongst those affected by Government review as part of its Road Safety Action Plan.
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General News 12 JulUK drivers warned of new speed cameras in France
Fleet drivers taking their company cars to France this summer should be aware of new cameras that can spot speeding and tailgating.
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Fleet Industry News 11 Jul
Grey fleet and mobile phone policies put drivers at risk
One in six at-work drivers says they have been involved in an accident when taking a call from a colleague, new research suggests.
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Fleet Industry News 5 JulMeridian warns fleets not to neglect contract workers' duty of care
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.
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Manufacturer News 3 JulKia offers Faraday key case to thwart car thieves
Kia has introduced a Faraday case for customers that purchase a new or used Kia model with a keyless entry system.
