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UK parking authorities publish new code of practice

04 November 2024

After several years of debate and a withdrawn Private Parking Code of Practice, parking authorities in the UK have at last published new sector-wide parking rules. As of October 2024, all newly opened car parks will be required to operate under the new rules. Existing car park operators have until the end of 2026 to bring their sites in line with the code. Key changes include: Drivers will be given a 10-minute grace period before a parking charge can be applied. Clear signage is required to help drivers distinguish where they can and cannot park. The parking... Read full article

New proposals to penalise those who cycle dangerously

21 October 2024

Proposals to enforce penalty points for dangerous cycling are being considered by the UK government in a bid to improve road safety. If passed, a new bill could see cyclists penalised for offences such as irresponsible or dangerous use of the road, ignoring traffic lights and crossings or failing to use lights to make themselves visible. Whilst the proposal has been welcomed by many, some have raised concerns that penalties could deter people from choosing to cycle rather than drive when combined with existing challenges. For example, many responsible cyclists... Read full article

Lack of roads police officers emboldening dangerous drivers

07 October 2024

The AA has issued a plea for the Home Secretary to appoint 1,000 new roads police officers amid fears that drivers are emboldened to drive dangerously due to a lack of enforcement. A recent survey by the motoring association found that 57 per cent of motorists believe they can ‘get away with’ careless driving due to a lack of police presence on the roads. Home Office figures show that the number of traffic officers in England and Wales has fallen by 1,022 between 2016 and 2024. In March, there were 4,215 employed roads police officers. The AA has also... Read full article

Wondering if Fleet & Mobility Live is for you?

23 September 2024

Wondering if Fleet & Mobility Live is for you? There are several reasons you won't want to miss this year's event which takes place on Tuesday October 8th and Wednesday October 9th at the NEC in Birmingham. What you will gain by attending Fleet & Mobility Live 2024: Knowledge about the latest innovations within the fleet industry. Discovery of best practices within our dynamic sector. Inspiration from a wide range of relevant exhibitors. Information to improve your organisation's performance over the course of... Read full article

DVLA warning about ability to drive

09 September 2024

Many people disregard the risk of cataracts, believing they will not be affected until much later in life. However, early onset cataracts can occur between the ages of 40-50. However, BBC GP Dr. Helen Wall has issued a warning after she was recently diagnosed with cataracts after noticing her vision was slightly misty whilst on holiday – which, at the time, she mistakenly put down to having suncream on her sunglasses. Dr Helen Wall explained, "Cataracts is basically a clouding of the lens in the eye which is a small, transparent disc - or at least it... Read full article

Mobile phone driving offences continue to rise despite tightening of law

26 August 2024

The number of motorists found guilty of using a mobile phone whilst driving rose to 13,332 last year – a rise of 90 per cent compared with 6,990 in 2022. The data corresponds with 22 road deaths and 647 serious injuries resulting from accidents in which a driver was using a mobile device in the same year. This figure rose by a quarter in 2020 compared with 2011 data and continues to rise each year. Importantly, these figures exclude those who were issued with fixed penalties at the roadside. This comes after the UK government tightened laws around... Read full article

Chop shop busts rise by 72 per cent in 2023

12 August 2024

Police uncovered 55 illegal ‘chop shops’ which were being used to strip and dismantle stolen cars in 2023. This number equates to a significant jump of 72 per cent in chop shop ‘busts’, with 80 resulting arrests. Whilst many of the shops had industrial-sized jammers on site to block GPS signals, those vehicles which were fitted with trackers were still discoverable by police. These vehicles allowed the police to locate the chop shops and recover an additional 164 vehicles which were not fitted with trackers. In many cases, vehicles are... Read full article

Fleets and businesses drive new car market

29 July 2024

The latest data set from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals that fleets and businesses are continuing to drive the new car market with registrations up 21 per cent year-on-year. In the year to June 2024, company cars accounted for 62 per cent of the new car market, with 623,882 registrations. This is an 8 per cent rise year on year, compared with figures from 2023. In June, fleet and business registrations rose by 14.5 per cent year on year, compared to June 2023. Importantly, electric vehicle (EV) uptake continued to rise in... Read full article

English Clean Air Zones raise £150m

15 July 2024

A recent investigation by the BBC found that Clean Air Zones (CAZs) in England had raised more than £150million as of December 31 2023. The zones, intended to reduce pollution by repelling drivers with daily entry charges have been operational throughout the country since 2021. Currently, there are CAZs in Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Tyneside. Collectively, these zones have raised the impressive sum in charges and fines. The Ultra Low Emission Zone in London, which has been operational since 2019, has raised an additional... Read full article

New manifesto to revolutionise road safety

01 July 2024

The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), a registered charity which advises the Houses of Parliament, has created a new manifesto outlining strategic priorities to revolutionise road safety and significantly reduce deaths and serious injuries on UK roads. This crucial advancement in road safety planning is hoped to break the ‘stagnation’ in improvements which Britain has seen in recent years and allow us to meet the latest international road safety targets. Currently, five people die on British roads every day and more than 30,000... Read full article

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