This month’s article on Vehicle Security, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Laura Moran, Managing Director, TVL Group Vehicle Security - your fleet With vehicle crime and tool theft an ever-increasing scourge across the country, it has never been more important to maintain best practice when it comes to fleet security.
This month’s article on Vehicle Security, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Matthew Avery, Director of Strategic Development at Euro NCAP Vehicle Safety - your fleet COVID – remember that? It has made a huge impact on the way we live and work, and one such change has been the rise
This safe loading legal update is brought to you by Nathan Taylor-Allkins, Criminal Defence and Road Transport Solicitor and Partner at Woodfines LLP For many fleet managers and owners of commercial vehicle companies, one of their most valuable assets, if not the most valuable, is their staff. However, keeping employees safe while driving on
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
This month’s legal update on speed, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Speed - your fleet, your legal responsibilities Speed limits are legal and mandatory and not a target. Drivers should never exceed the speed limits set and should also have regard for road conditions, adapting
Have a safe T.R.I.P. this winter With winter typically bringing a worsening in weather conditions, we’re focusing on the ‘prepare’ element of the T.R.I.P. acronym, with a call to action for drivers to undertake thorough planning to ensure safe journeys. Visibility and road conditions can also change rapidly during winter, with 34% drivers who
This month’s legal update on Drink and Drug Impairment, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Updated December 2024 Drink Driving and Drug Driving kills Driving having consumed excess alcohol or when impaired through taking illicit drugs can be catastrophic. A loss of driving licence if caught
Updated 31st October 2024 This month’s legal update on vehicle roadworthiness, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Weather Conditions - your fleet, your legal responsibilities Your fleet drivers will assert they are the most competent of drivers and that the vehicle they are driving is well maintained
This week’s guest article comes to us from Stefan Szrama GCGI, Road Safety Professional and Health, Safety and Environment Lead. Enlisting into the British Army in 1988, Stefan completed 24 years’ service including time working as a Senior Specialist Vehicle Instructor at the Defence School of Transport (Europe’s largest driver training school). His final
The Autumn edition of National Highways seasonal T.R.I.P. campaign has just been launched with resources to share with drivers. The core message is to encourage all drivers to have a safe T.R.I.P. by following these four simple steps before embarking on any long journey: Top-up fuel/battery, oil and screen-wash Rest - plan your rest
