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Partnership renews calls for fast track sleep apnoea treatment

A fresh call has been made for the Government to act to prevent vocational drivers suffering from sleep apnoea from facing a ‘life sentence’ of guilt.

3 Feb

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Global online road safety course launched for managers

An academic partnership has launched a new online educational road safety training programme.

3 Feb

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Licence Bureau launches safer driving guide

Licence Bureau has launched a new driver safety guide, in association with safety charity Brake, to highlight typical driving distractions.

1 Feb

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Police Federation calls for seizure of phones

A member of the Police Federation of England and Wales has suggested that motorists who use their mobiles illegally at the wheel should have them confiscated.

1 Feb

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Targeted safety measures key to cutting road deaths of young drivers, says report

Zero tolerance on drink-driving and graduated driver licensing schemes should become the norm in order to help tackle the disproportionate risks faced by young drivers.

26 Jan

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First two-star Euro NCAP rating since 2008 bucks car safety trend

Thatcham Research says the Ford Mustang bucks the positive trend towards safer cars by not offering similar levels of safety in the UK as in the United States.

25 Jan

mobile phone use behind the wheel, mobile phone convictions

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Clampdown on drivers ‘not enough’, says Continental Tyres

Police forces are targetting motorists using mobiles illegally, yet new evidence suggests a new approach is needed or road safety is at risk.

25 Jan

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Make the Pledge for road safety

Road safety charity Brake is encouraging fleet managers to ensure their drivers commit to being ‘sustainable, sober, secure, silent, sharp and slow’. Here Andrew Ryan looks at how to get these messages across

Driver management 19 Jan

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Mind your manners: How psychology and peer pressure affect driving attitudes

TRL head of transport psychology Shaun Helman and sustainable travel lead Scott Davidson explain how fleet managers can use a range of psychology interventions to change the way drivers behave

Driver management 17 Jan

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Cut road risk with clear driver distraction policy

Implementation and enforcement of a code of practice can reduce the threat from one of the biggest dangers facing road users. Andrew Ryan reports

Driver management 12 Jan

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Brake offers free fleet safety back to basics webinar

Brake, the road safety charity, is running a free webinar for fleet and road safety professionals on the importance of fleet safety policies and procedures.

11 Jan

Richard Brown, managing director of Licence Check

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Licence Check calls for further focus on driver behaviour as road deaths rise

There has been a significant increase in the number of people killed, or seriously injured, in road traffic accidents between June 2015 and 2016, the latest figures from the Department of Transport show.

19 Dec

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Safety champions honoured at Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards

Transport for London (TfL) and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) were among those who have been recognised internationally at the Prince Michael Road Safety Awards.

19 Dec

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Motorists back blanket block on use of mobiles behind the wheel

Two-thirds of motorists believe the Government should introduce technology to disable certain phone functions for the sake of safety, according to new research by Continental Tyres.

16 Dec

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Safety: Three ways telematics can improve safety

Installing the technology can have a significant influence on the incident rate of a fleet. Here Andrew Ryan looks at how you should use the data

Telematics 12 Dec

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Safety: Technology to keep your drivers safe

Manufacturers are developing ever-more sophisticated systems to cut the number of collisions. Simon Harris looks at some of the latest technology

Accident Management 9 Dec

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Safety: The reality of road safety

Elaine Corner sustained serious injuries after being knocked off her motorbike by an at-work driver. Here she shares her story and explains why fleet managers need to treat road safety seriously.

Accident Management 8 Dec

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Thatcham calls for manufacturers to fit safety tech as standard

Thatcham Research is urging vehicle manufacturers to fit life-saving safety technology such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) to cars as standard, rather than as an optional extra.

30 Nov

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Fleet managers urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week

Fleet managers are being urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week, which takes place between November 21 and 27.

18 Nov

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'Many businesses' guilty of poor driver risk management

Many companies are managing the risks of drivers on company business “inconsistently and in some cases poorly”, which is a risk to themselves and other road users.

17 Nov

safety and risk management - Page 89

Partnership renews calls for fast track sleep apnoea treatment

Global online road safety course launched for managers

Licence Bureau launches safer driving guide

Police Federation calls for seizure of phones

Targeted safety measures key to cutting road deaths of young drivers, says report

First two-star Euro NCAP rating since 2008 bucks car safety trend

Clampdown on drivers ‘not enough’, says Continental Tyres

Make the Pledge for road safety

Mind your manners: How psychology and peer pressure affect driving attitudes

Cut road risk with clear driver distraction policy

Brake offers free fleet safety back to basics webinar

Licence Check calls for further focus on driver behaviour as road deaths rise

Safety champions honoured at Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards

Motorists back blanket block on use of mobiles behind the wheel

Safety: Three ways telematics can improve safety

Safety: Technology to keep your drivers safe

Safety: The reality of road safety

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to fit safety tech as standard

Fleet managers urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week

'Many businesses' guilty of poor driver risk management

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Chinese brands gain ground and double market share across Europe

Drivers told to immediately stop driving Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles

New Audi Q3 unveiled: pricing and specs confirmed

safety and risk management - Page 89

Partnership renews calls for fast track sleep apnoea treatment

Global online road safety course launched for managers

Licence Bureau launches safer driving guide

Police Federation calls for seizure of phones

Targeted safety measures key to cutting road deaths of young drivers, says report

First two-star Euro NCAP rating since 2008 bucks car safety trend

Clampdown on drivers ‘not enough’, says Continental Tyres

Make the Pledge for road safety

Mind your manners: How psychology and peer pressure affect driving attitudes

Cut road risk with clear driver distraction policy

Brake offers free fleet safety back to basics webinar

Licence Check calls for further focus on driver behaviour as road deaths rise

Safety champions honoured at Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards

Motorists back blanket block on use of mobiles behind the wheel

Safety: Three ways telematics can improve safety

Safety: Technology to keep your drivers safe

Safety: The reality of road safety

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to fit safety tech as standard

Fleet managers urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week

'Many businesses' guilty of poor driver risk management

Most read

Chinese brands gain ground and double market share across Europe

Drivers told to immediately stop driving Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles

New Audi Q3 unveiled: pricing and specs confirmed

Electric HGV milestone celebrated by M&S and Renault Trucks

Registration opens for this year's Fleet & Mobility Live

Four innovations to help you electrify your fleet

New Nissan Leaf unveiled ahead of 2026 launch

EV drivers offered 'free' home charging with vehicle-to-grid bundle

Europcar launches Flex Model Choice to provide BIK certainty