From 8th April 2019, Central London will be introducing an Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to tackle the problem of excessive air pollution in the city. Once this has been initiated, there are further plans to extend this to include the inner London area bounded by the North and South Circular Roads. This will come into place
According to police data, the number of reported car vandalism cases rose by 10% over a three year period, with increases of as much as 37% in some parts of the UK. What’s that in figures? Over 210,000 vehicles suffered criminal damage in 2016, ranging from smashed windows to slashed tyres, compared to 191,000 in
Managing motor fleet risk is exhausting work. Whether your business’ fleet consists of three or 500 vehicles, gathering them all together and managing their collective risk can feel like an endless exercise in futility. While addressing one specific risk, more different risks can pop up, demanding your attention. Instead of addressing risks as they develop and playing
Beginning on 5 March, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) traffic examiners will begin issuing on-the-spot fines to any lorry, coach and bus drivers for drivers’ hours offences committed in the last 28 days, such as exceeding daily driving limits or not taking enough breaks. Previously DVSA examiners could only fine drivers for offences committed
Protect your business fleet vehicles against the worrying rise in car vandalism claims According to police data, the number of reported car vandalism cases has risen by 10% over the past three years, with increases of as much as 37% in some parts of the UK. What’s that in figures? Over 210,000 vehicles suffered criminal
New figures from the Department of Transport reveal prosecutions for speeding are up by a third. What can fleet managers do to safeguard drivers and vehicles? Data released by the Department of Transport has revealed speeding offences reached a six year high in 2016. In total there were 2.2 million speed-related prosecutions during the year,
Experts have voiced a range of worries to MPs reviewing the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill, suggesting the proposed new laws leave gaps in protecting the public. The Government has published its Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill (AEV Bill), designed to support the uptake of electric vehicles and create legislation around evolving driverless car technology.
