Law & Legislation

M1 safety week reduces collisions by a thir...

Aug 15, 2019Comments off

A week of action to improve safety on the M1 helped to reduce collisions by almost a third. The number of incidents during the Highways

Could mobile phones be banned in the car?

Aug 13, 2019Comments off

Following this morning’s Commons Transport Select Committee’s report, MPs will consider the total ban on drivers using their phones whether they are hand-held or hands-free.

75% of all EU traffic prosecutions are from...

Aug 13, 2019Comments off

It’s official…  Police in France prosecute more British drivers than any other country! The UK signed up to a scheme in 2017, which allows authorities

Mobile phone law ‘insufficient and cu...

Aug 12, 2019Comments off

The Government is being urged to update the wording of its law on the use of mobile phones while driving. Current legislation, introduced in 2003,

This common misconception about overtaking ...

Aug 12, 2019Comments off

UK drivers are risking their licences by breaking the speed limit when overtaking, shocking government figures have shown. According to official stats, in 2017 almost

SMMT statement on What Car? Car security re...

Aug 09, 2019Comments off

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: “Vehicle manufacturers are continually investing and developing new security features – including motion sensing key fobs and other technologies –

Teletrac Navman transforms Trackstar offeri...

Aug 09, 2019Comments off

Leading stolen vehicle tracking provider, Teletrac Navman Automotive, has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) voice assistant, that enables the business to monitor and respond

Gone in 10 seconds: Thieves able to drive-o...

Aug 09, 2019Comments off

Some of Britain’s newest and most popular cars are at risk of being stolen in a matter of seconds, because thieves are able to exploit

Night-vision drones are catching dangerous ...

Aug 08, 2019Comments off

Police in London have launched a ground-breaking new trial that uses drones to catch speeding drivers. Officers claim the drones – equipped with night-vision capability

CBVC urges companies not to repurpose vans ...

Aug 06, 2019Comments off

Companies and their drivers are being urged to resist the temptation to repurpose car-derived vans into more car-like vehicles to try to make savings in