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New Legislation Helps Drivers Avoid Congestion on the Road

17 September 2019

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One of the biggest problems about roads is congestion. There are upcoming legislative changes which will avoid your local motorway becoming a car park. The government has announced plans to open up data on planned changes to the road network, which will highlight potential traffic jams up to months in advance.

This news has followed as a result from a review of legislation around Traffic Regulations Orders (TROs). These are the orders behind restrictions on the road network which allows for temporary roadworks or permanent changes to be taken. The government will work with organisations, such as local authorities and the connected and automated vehicle sector who are looking to introduce legislation to allow road users to access data to the estimated 50,000 road closures a year across the UK.

At Marshall Leasing, we understand that constantly changing legislation can prove difficult for an ever-diversifying industry, but we’re here at hand to help you through every step of the way. Just remember, not all legislation means that you’re on the back foot, so it’s important to note the simple changes you can make to your fleet to easily comply with the changing laws with minimal hassle.

Our telematics systems, MarshallMatics has been designed to assist and warn drivers of the changing road conditions. With the introduction of this new legislation, it’s a perfect match for fleets, as the app with be able to assist with your driving to offer alternative routes ahead of problems months in advance. This not only saves a lot of wasted time sitting stationary in traffic, but a lot of money!

To find out more on how we can help with all of your fleet requirements, please visit our dedicated ‘Telematics’ section on our website here, or call us directly on 01480 414541.

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