Government Policy
Self-driving revolution to arrive by 2025
The Government has unveiled plans for the widespread roll-out of self-driving vehicles on UK roads by 2025. The proposals, announced on 19 August, aim to spark
Fleet sector needs to have constructive dis...
The fleet sector needs to start having a constructive discussion about the likelihood of road charging being introduced in the future and the kind of
Views sought on new sentencing guidelines f...
A comprehensive package of 12 new and revised sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of motoring offences in England and Wales has been put out for
New regulations allowing use of longer semi...
New regulations allowing the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) will come into force in the autumn, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. In proceeding with
Government urged to alter salary sacrifice ...
EV salary sacrifice and fleet management specialist, Fleet Evolution, is calling on the Government to amend the rules governing salary sacrifice and the lowest paid,
Government funds HGV driver training progra...
The Government will provide £100,000 in funding to get more veterans in HGV driving roles, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay has announced
Construction fleets’ fuel bills could inc...
Construction fleets’ fuel bills could increase by at least 50% following axing of red diesel rebate, warns RAM Tracking Fleets that have construction vehicles on
Two-year interval for MoT poses a known ris...
Following the government’s announcement of consideration being given to change the requirement for an MoT test from every year to every two years, TyreSafe is
Government proposal to reduce frequency of ...
MoTs could be required every two years rather than annually, according to proposals reportedly set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. On the whole, the
Transport Secretary cracks down on drug-dri...
Drug-drivers could be required to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel, under new plans to address this underestimated social problem. Drink-drive
