Operation Tramline - 10 years tackling dangerous driving behaviours Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police, in an innovative trial to find new ways to deter unsafe driving – and Operation Tramline was born. Over that time: 51,500 offences have been spotted by police officers
This month’s legal insight on Driver Distraction, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Distracted Driving - steering you in the right direction. Leaving aside the ongoing development of autonomous vehicles, cars, vans, lorries and buses still have a big round instrument fitted - most commonly called
Ensuring safety for dangerous goods transport Road hauliers carrying dangerous goods or chemicals are usually very aware of their legal requirements – but it’s surprising how easily the basics can be missed. The police and DVSA often run joint operations to ensure safety of chemicals transport, particularly in those areas which have a lot
In Cab Tech - safety plus or safety risk In-cab technology can be a safety bonus – but not if it’s a source of driver distraction. In-cab systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and many are now hands-free. That doesn’t mean they can’t become dangerously distracting to your drivers. These simple rules help to ensure
Police use covert lorry to catch dangerous drivers Vision Zero, the road safety partnership working to stop all fatal and serious collisions in Devon and Cornwall by 2040, has recently released a video showing what they saw when the Devon & Cornwall Police joined forces with National Highways to spot driving offences. Fleet Managers
Campaign Director Simon Turner’s round up of the previous week’s stories that business owners and fleet risk managers should be reading. 21-year professional driving ban for HGV driver 07/07/2017 Commercial Fleet A truck driver has been disqualified from professional driving until June 2038 after his driver card was used by another employee to commit serious
