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Are you distracted by loud music whilst driving?

03 January 2023

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has discovered that 69 per cent of drivers responding to a survey believe that loud music can be distracting, despite nearly 89 per cent stating they listen to music while driving. If you have ever found yourself turning down the radio to better concentrate on manoeuvring or finding a parking space - as 62 per cent of the survey respondents admitted to – then these statistics may come as no surprise. These findings correspond with the latest statistics from the Department for Transport’s (DfT), which show that drivers... Read full article

Electrification and recession will be the key fleet issues of 2023, says AFP

23 December 2022

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) predicts that ‘electrification’ and ‘the impact of the recession’ will be the key fleet issues of 2023, with businesses looking to their fleet managers to deliver more value than ever, particularly in terms of cost control and carbon savings. AFP Chair Paul Hollick raised the point that high petrol and diesel prices and the impending fuel duty increase will make electrification more financially attractive than ever. However, he also added that vehicle supply is likely to remain poor in 2023, affecting... Read full article

We wish you a Merry Christmas!

19 December 2022

We wish you a Merry Christmas! Whether you will be keeping cosy by the fireplace with loved ones or adventuring abroad in the snow, we hope you have a magical Christmas and a happy New Year! We appreciate that this year has been one of uncertainty for many and no doubt next year will include many surprises. If you’re reviewing your fleet consultancy and are in need of a partner who can look out for you in 2023, making sure that you’re not subject to any unexpected charges, please get in touch with our friendly team of experts! We look forward to... Read full article

A 1MPH decrease in ‘speed tolerance’ by police could result in a 259% increase in penalties

02 November 2022

Before May 14 2019, police guidelines issued by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) suggested that drivers could get away with exceeding the limit by ten per cent plus 3MPH (for example, in a 20MPH zone you could drive 25MPH without being fined). These guidelines were updated on May 14 2019 and the tolerance was reduced by 1MPH, meaning that drivers could potentially get away with exceeding the limit by ten per cent plus 2MPH. A report by This is Money found that the 1MPH difference could result in a 259 per cent increase in the... Read full article

The cost of charging an EV is nearing that of fuelling an ICE vehicle

31 October 2022

The cost of charging an electric vehicle when using a public facility has risen by 42 per cent and is nearing the same price as fuelling internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. According to the RAC, exclusively using rapid or ultra-rapid public EV chargers costs around 18 pence per mile, compared with roughly 19 pence per mile for petrol and 21 pence per mile for diesel. RAC spokesman Simon Williams said, "It remains the case that charging away from home costs less than refuelling a petrol or diesel car, but these figures show that the gap is narrowing... Read full article

Marshall Leasing Sales Director Richard Baird to speak at the Fleet Summit event

26 October 2022

Richard Baird, Sales Director for Marshall Leasing and Board Director for the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) will join fellow AFP Board Member James Pestell at the Fleet Summit event on Monday November 7 and Tuesday November 8 2022. The event, which is organised for senior fleet professionals and those who provide products and services to the fleet sector, will be held at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre at London Heathrow. The Fleet Summit consists of pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable... Read full article

Anne-Marie Trevelyan is our new Transport Secretary

24 October 2022

Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Transport (Transport Secretary). Formerly Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, The Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP now assumes the following responsibilities: Overall responsibility for the policies of the Department for Transport. Cabinet responsibility for the Northern Powerhouse. Oversight of departmental COVID-19 responsibilities. Other government positions formerly held by Trevelyan include Parliamentary under-secretary for the... Read full article

Airport drop-off charges are soaring

19 October 2022

Investigation by the RAC found that 16 out of 22 airports observed have introduced or raised charges for dropping passengers off since 2019. London Stansted Airport currently levies the highest charge for dropping a passenger off close to the terminal - £7 for up to 15 minutes. The investigation found that this price has increased from £4 for 10 minutes in 2019. Representatives for Stanstead have said that the charge "makes an important contribution to encouraging alternative, more sustainable transport options". This is supported by... Read full article

Here’s what we know about the proposed Cambridge congestion charge zone

17 October 2022

The Greater Cambridge Partnership has proposed a new congestion charge zone after the majority of respondents to its ‘Making Connections’ consultation favoured road-based charges over parking-based charges. A public consultation is set to be launched imminently ‘in the Autumn’ and Cambridgeshire Country Council will have final approval of plans to implement a congestion zone. The Partnership published a map which shows the proposed zone which covers the A14 to the north of the city down to (and including) Trumpington,... Read full article

Remember to notify the DVLA if you have a medical condition

12 October 2022

An important issue for those responsible for fleets is the declaration of medical conditions by their drivers. If one of your drivers is diagnosed with a medical condition and fails to declare it to the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA), they could receive a fine of up to £1,000, or be prosecuted if they are involved in an accident. Additionally, they could have their licence revoked. Notifiable medical conditions include: diabetes or taking insulin syncope (fainting) heart conditions (including atrial fibrillation and... Read full article

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