Britain’s best motorway services named
Moto Rugby services on the M6 has been rated the best motorway services for the second year running in a user survey by the independent transport watchdog.
Motor safety experts denounce plans to limit 20 mph UK rollout
With road fatalities on the rise, the introduction of 20mph roads across the UK could save hundreds of lives a year. Motoring safety experts at Road Angel have criticised the expected government announcement to curb council powers to implement 20 mph speed restrictions across the UK.
IAM RoadSmart announces major organisational changes
IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s leading road safety charity, has announced key organisational changes, and this includes the appointment of five new Trustees, to strengthen the existing skills of the charities Board and best prepare for modern challenges on the road and support the future of road safety.
Applied Driving launches global driver challenge
Applied Driving has launched a global competition to encourage and reward safe driving behaviour in support of Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign. The Driver Safety Challenge is open to all fleet drivers and motorists, with cash and other great prizes available for the top driving performances during the month of November.
Applied Driving and VisionTrack join forces to target safer driving
Applied Driving has teamed up with VisionTrack, a global leader of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, to develop a video-enabled safe driving solution. The companies will bring together the proven benefits of automated risk reduction, 360-degree vision and cloud-based video analysis for the first time to revolutionise fleet and driver safety.
Survey reveals drug-driving epidemic
A survey commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed that 10 per cent of UK motorists have driven in the 24 hours after taking illegal drugs.
VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads Board
VisionTrack, a leading provider of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, is taking a major new role in the fight against worldwide road deaths and injuries. CEO, Simon Marsh, and President of Global Sales, Richard Kent, have been appointed to the Governing Board of global NGO, Together for Safer Roads (TSR), to help shape …
Safety dashcams could lead to dangerous driving
Drivers are being warned about the improper placement of dashcams, as many are unaware that failure to position them correctly is a serious traffic offence.
Drivers urged to maintain cars themselves
Motorists have been told to maintain their vehicles if proposed changes to MOTs come into force. Experts from Quotezone.co.uk have warned drivers to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy after proposals to extend the period between tests.
Applied Driving partners with SureCam
Applied Driving has entered into a partnership with video telematics specialist SureCam. Under the agreement, Applied Driving’s online web-application Riskmapp will be integrated with SureCam’s network-connected dash cameras. This will help fleets to enhance driver engagement, by receiving Triggered TrainingTM in conjunction with the high-quality video footage of driving events.