Law & Legislation
Use alcohol interlocks to cut drink driving
The UK Government should introduce alcohol interlocks (“alcolocks” as soon as possible for drivers convicted of drink driving. This would reduce the high level of
Can I see your driving licence please?
Is that a question you ask at interview? They might be a good fit for the team and have the right qualifications, but are there
Repeat offenders “need to be removed from...
IAM RoadSmart has called on the Government to ensure that all drivers who have amassed 12 or more penalty points have their licences revoked. DVLA
90% of motorists want speed cameras to chec...
The UK’s largest independent road safety charity is urging the police to take notice of UK motorists who are calling for them to better utilise
Compliance: Operator disqualified for two y...
A Stockport operator that invoked the wrath of the traffic commissioner by making “hollow” promises and lacking financial standing has been disqualified for two years.
Pensioners have more penalty points than yo...
There are more than 304,000 pensioners (over 65s) currently driving on UK roads with penalty points on their licence, nearly 25 times the number of
Lorry safety permits part of London’s...
London’s new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for HGVs has come into force, aimed at tackling the issue of drivers’ blind spots by employing safety permits.
Budget 2021 response
From Freeports to Fuel Duty and insurance, there was a lot in the Budget that had impact on fleets, logistics and transport. Below are some
New 2021 mobile phone driving laws
This year, the Department for Transport are reviewing the laws regarding using your phone behind the wheel. Currently, if you are caught using your mobile
Aeris reveals connectivity checklist for fl...
Aeris, an IoT technology leader, today announced a checklist for fleet operators highlighting the importance of cellular connectivity in obtaining the most reliable telematics/dashcam solution
