Law & Legislation
Scotland announces ‘zero tolerance’ app...
The Scottish Government says its already ‘stringent’ road safety laws will be ‘strengthened further’ by the introduction of drug-driving limits and roadside testing later this
MEPs back new vehicle safety standards
The European Parliament’s transport committee has voted to approve a new package of mandatory minimum vehicle safety standards, bringing its implementation a step closer. In
Police forces in speeding crackdown
Police forces across the UK are aiming to highlight dangers of speeding as part of national enforcement campaign. The two-week campaign (14-27 January) is being
Cities win challenge to protect people’s ...
The Court of Justice of the European Union has today ordered the European Commission to reverse a decision that allowed car manufacturers to exceed emission
Yellow box junctions a ‘divisive’ issue...
While some councils are apparently keen to have additional powers to catch drivers who stop in yellow box junctions, new RAC research suggests 80% of
90% of the UK public would support breathal...
The UK’s biggest online garage and car repair marketplace has revealed that 90% of drivers would support a breathalyser installed in cars to prevent drink
£8 million funding scheme for customs inte...
Customs intermediaries and traders completing customs declarations can now apply for grants to support training and IT under a £8 million investment from government, as
Drivers Three Times More Likely To Be Breat...
As the countdown to Christmas begins, drivers are being warned they are nearly three times more likely to be breathalysed in December than a normal
Licence Bureau issues top tips to manage no...
Licence Bureau has issued its top tips for fleet operators employing non-GB licence holders, with awareness and systematic processing being the foundations to effective management.
ACFO renews call for plug-in hybrid vehicle...
The furore over HM Revenue and Customs’ refusal to publish Advisory Fuel Rates for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles amid claims that many company car drivers
