Inconsiderate parkers targeted
A plan which has been in place in London for a number of years to prevent inconsiderate parking is to be rolled out across the country.
30th July 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
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Van driver fined £30 for lighting up
A painter and decorator who has private van insurance on his Suzuki van has been given a £30 on-the-spot fine for lighting up in his vehicle.
25th July 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Drivers advised on change in French law
Commercial vehicle drivers in the UK have been reminded of a recent change in French legislation.
7th October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Drivers think hard-shoulder is for 'resting'
Over one million UK drivers believe that the hard-shoulder is used for resting, over-taking or making a phone call.
30th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Half of motorists drive over legal limit
Over half of all motorists drive while over the legal alcohol limit, it has been revealed.
30th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Fortune written in the stars for van drivers
The star sign of a van driver can have a major influence when it comes to road safety, a company has claimed.
30th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Van drivers failing to inflate tyres
Van drivers in the UK are still putting themselves and others in danger by not correctly inflating their tyres, it has been revealed.
30th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
IAM welcomes new low for road death statistics
The latest figures for deaths on the road have been welcomed as an all-time low by a leading road safety charity.
29th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Accidents 'more likely' in poor areas, data shows
People living in the UK's most deprived areas are one and a half times more likely to be involved in a fatal motoring accident, data has shown.
26th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Most van drivers don't understand parking signs
Nearly all UK van drivers do not understand what parking signs indicate, a study has shown.
23rd September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Tyres wearing thin on credit crunch
Over three-quarters of road users are potentially breaking the law by driving on damaged tyres, it has been revealed.
23rd September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Texting 'as bad as drinking' while driving
Van drivers who send text messages while driving are as prone to accidents as those who have been drinking, research has found.
18th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Drivers join battle to keep British pubs open
One of the UK's leading road safety groups has announced it has joined the battle to keep British pubs open.
16th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
EU green legislation scrapped
EU legislation which gives out fines to polluting vehicles has been declared illegal, by the European Parliament, it has been announced.
15th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
DfT to review UK's road signs
Road signs in the UK are to be subject to their biggest review in over 40 years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
15th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
License renewals to cost £430m
Van drivers in the UK could soon be faced with a bill of up to £430 million for their license photocard renewals.
12th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
DfT announces £67m freight industry boost
The UK's freight drivers have been given a huge boost with the news that the government will be pouring £67 million into the industry.
11th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Fuel-efficiency introduced to tests
Motorists taking their test will now be advised on how to drive in a way that saves fuel and cuts emissions, it has been announced.
11th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Highways Officers step closer to removing vehicles from roads
Traffic Officers from the Highways Agency could soon be granted powers to remove and destroy vehicles from some of England's busiest roads.
10th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Millions of UK drivers are 'reckless'
A huge number of British motorists admit to having faults which constitute dangerous driving, new research has indicated.
9th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Most Brits break speed limit
More than 70 per cent of British drivers admit to breaking the speed limit occasionally, a survey has revealed.
4th September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
FTA challenges TfL for 'critical delivery zones'
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has challenged Transport for London (TfL) to introduce clear critical delivery zones.
3rd September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Peugeot signs up to repairs code of practise
Manufacturer Peugeot has announced that it is one of the first major companies to sign up to the new code of practise on servicing and repairs.
2nd September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
New scheme to drive up garage standards
Van drivers have received a welcome boost with the news of a scheme which intends to drive up the standards of British garages.
1st September 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Last chance to have say on whole vehicle type approval
The public consultation on European whole vehicle type approval is to close tomorrow (August 22nd), giving van drivers one more day to let have their say.
21st August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Differential parking charges slammed by FTA
Commercial vehicle operators have seen their costs rise by £100 million due to different parking charges, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
20th August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Drivers undercharged for parking, says government
A suggestion by the government that UK drivers are undercharged for parking in town centres is set to be met with dismay by British motorists.
20th August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Clampdown on driving test cheats
People who impersonate other drivers for the purpose of passing driving tests have been issued a stern warning by the authorities.
19th August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
New legislation to improve safety on UK roads
The welfare of van drivers on UK roads received a boost today (August 15th) with the introduction of new road safety legislation.
15th August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Number of women drink-drivers on the increase
As many as 42 per cent of women drivers get behind the wheel after drinking, new research has found.
12th August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Accidents involving drink-drivers on the increase
The number of people hurt in accidents involving drink-drivers is on the rise, underlining the importance of comprehensive van insurance.
8th August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
UK van drivers gear up for new EU standards
Van drivers and commercial vehicle suppliers in the UK could face a major challenge next spring with the introduction of new EU legislation.
8th August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Teenage thieves target van drivers
Teenage thieves target van drivers
7th August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Van thief foiled by passers-by
Two passers-by have been awarded a total of £400 after catching a van thief in the act, highlighting the importance of vehicle security.
6th August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Van drivers complying with smoking regulations
Light commercial vehicle fleets are so far doing a good job of making sure their vehicles and premises are smoke-free, a report has suggested.
1st August 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Van driver escapes jail sentence
A van driver who claimed his satellite navigation system got him lost, ending up causing an accident with a train has escaped a prison sentence.
21st July 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Drivers who kill should receive tougher sentences
Motorists who cause death by dangerous driving should receive a lengthy custodial sentence, according to new recommendations by the Sentencing Guidelines Council.
15th July 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Driver beware: Don't use mobiles at the wheel
A leading legal specialist has warned about the risks of using a mobile phone while driving a car or a commercial vehicle.
14th July 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Road tax increase would hit nine million
Nine million road users will be hit by road tax increases, in a move aimed to cut pollution.
10th July 2008,
Filed in: Legislation, Tax and Finance
Pressure on govt over vehicle tax
After hints that the government may climb down on the 2p increase in fuel duty, Gordon Brown has now come under pressure to back down over planned changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).
7th July 2008,
Filed in: Legislation, Tax and Finance
Protest at fuel prices in London
Hauliers from across the country are gathering in London today to protest at the high price of fuel in the UK.
2nd July 2008,
Filed in: Legislation, Fuel
Calls on government to scrap 2p diesel duty increase
With petrol and diesel prices at an all time high, strangling some users of commercial vehicles, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the government to scrap its planned 2p per litre increase in diesel duty.
2nd July 2008,
Filed in: Legislation, Fuel
Congestion charge 'could damage economic future'
Proposals for a new congestion charge system are putting one of the UK's major local economies at risk, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
14th October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
UK van drivers 'in dark' over headlight use
Almost half of the UK's population are unaware of how to correctly use their vehicle's headlights, a study has claimed.
15th October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Speed limit increase for hard shoulder running
Cross-country commercial drivers have been given a boost with the news of a speed limit increase to hard shoulder running.
16th October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Most UK drivers admit need for speed
Around three-quarters of motorists in the UK regularly break the speed limit, important new research has discovered.
17th October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Most motorists 'stumped' by road signs
The majority of drivers in the UK are confused by road signs, new research has disclosed.
21st October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Clarity needed over corporation tax changes
Fleet managers are still confused about the upcoming changes to corporation tax, it has been revealed.
22nd October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
RHA: Government 'misleading' over haulage costs
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has clashed with the government over freight operating costs.
22nd October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Don't turn back hands of time, says charity
Motorists are unnecessarily killed on the road every year due to the clocks going forward an hour, it has been revealed.
23rd October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Longer nights means more thefts, says expert
Shorter days and longer nights are likely to increase instances of vehicle theft, according to one expert.
24th October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Electrical contractors back govt safety scheme
The government's Driving for Better Business programme has been backed by one of the country's major trade associations, it has been revealed.
29th October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
RHA welcomes congestion charge delay
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed the news that a proposed congestion charge has been delayed.
29th October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Deaths on road 'major public health problem'
A government body has called for a major investigation into motoring accidents on UK roads.
30th October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
RoSpa pledges support for safety plans
The Royal Society for the Prevention of accidents has announced that it is backing proposals for better safety on UK roads.
31st October 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Van drivers should be wary of theft, says expert
Commercial vehicle drivers should still take precautions against theft despite promising statistics, an expert has said.
4th November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Rogue drivers add £30 per year to insurance
Uninsured motorists are costing each commercial vehicle driver an extra £30 in insurance every year, the government has revealed.
11th November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Drink drivers 'don't know their limits'
British motorists are unaware of the maximum legal limit for drink driving, according to newly published research.
14th November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Federation lobbies govt on rate relief
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is continuing to lobby the government on the issue of business rate relief.
14th November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Young men 'most likely uninsured and unlicensed'
Young, male drivers are the mostly likely to be uninsured and unlicensed, according to new research.
14th November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Van drivers urged to support National Bullying Week
Bullying by motorists is a more common problem on the UK's road than many drivers may realise, according to the RAC Foundation.
18th November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Drivers score victory for 'flexible' training
Training for dangerous goods haulage will remain flexible, thanks to an agreement struck by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
19th November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Motorists demand govt help over credit crunch
Commercial vehicle drivers and fleet operators are putting increasing pressure on the government to provide assistance to the industry.
20th November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Charity welcomes drink driving proposals
A renowned road safety organisation has welcomed proposals aimed at tackling the UK's drink driving community.
21st November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Safety policies should be implemented across fleets, says IAM
Road safety techniques should be encouraged across entire fleets, according to one industry group.
21st November 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Govt cracks down on road tax cheats
The number of people not paying road tax has plummeted by more than 40 per cent, according to new government statistics.
19th December 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Bus back ends to 'become speed traps'
The back ends of buses could soon become traps for speeders and tailgaters, according to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).
18th December 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Govt announces plans for freight industry
The government has announced plans which it hopes will dramatically increase the efficiency of the freight sector.
17th December 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
'Crackers' motorists not maintaining vehicles
Commercial vehicle drivers are putting themselves at risk over Christmas by not performing vital maintenance work.
23rd December 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Drivers warned of 'van-jacking' this Xmas
Commercial vehicle drivers have been warned to be vigilant against van theft this Christmas.
22nd December 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Four-fifths potentially drive 'over drink limit'
Up to four-fifths of British motorists have potentially driven while over the legal alcohol limit, according to research.
31st December 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Britain's rural roads require 'Intelligent Speed Adaption'
Accidents on Britain's most dangerous rural roads could be reduced by as much as a third under an innovative new scheme.
31st December 2008,
Filed in: Legislation
Many drivers still using mobile phones when on the road
A large number of British motorists are still using mobile phones while driving, a new survey has revealed.
2nd January 2009,
Filed in: Legislation
New code of conduct for motorcyclists
A new code of conduct has been launched for London's motorcyclists in preparation for the opening of red route bus lanes to people who travel on motorbikes.
2nd January 2009,
Filed in: Legislation
Intelligent Speed Adaptation a lie, says ABD
The proposed Intelligent Speed Adaptation system has been slammed by the Association of British Drivers (ABD).
5th January 2009,
Filed in: Legislation
Drivers still not 'switching off' mobile phones
Commercial vehicle drivers are still refusing to turn off their mobile phones while driving, statistics have shown.
5th January 2009,
Filed in: Legislation
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