Law & Legislation

The logistics of the new IR35 rules

Mar 29, 2021Comments off

A common misconception about the self-employed is that they fall within a specific category. Despite the fact that this never has been the case, there

New vehicle technology could save drivers ...

Mar 29, 2021Comments off

Technology which can read road signs could save drivers £327 million* in speeding fines according to new research by SEAT. The study of 2,000 UK

Use alcohol interlocks to cut drink driving

Mar 26, 2021Comments off

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?

Mar 24, 2021Comments off

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...

Mar 22, 2021Comments off

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...

Mar 17, 2021Comments off

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...

Mar 10, 2021Comments off

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...

Mar 09, 2021Comments off

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...

Mar 04, 2021Comments off

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

Mar 04, 2021Comments off

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