Tag : Brake
Government to explore graduated driver licensing
A Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system that would restrict drivers on when they could drive for two years after they pass their tests could be introduced … Read More »
2018 Brake Fleet Safety Conference to spotlight changing face of fleet risk
Brake’s 2018 Fleet Safety Conference will highlight how fleets can proactively target evolving fleet risk issues.
Free webinar on combating speeding among at-work drivers
Brake is running a free webinar for fleet managers and road safety professionals exploring how vehicle technology can be used to manage speed.
Police embark on week-long mobile phone crackdown
Police forces across England and Wales are redoubling their efforts to catch drivers using mobile phones under a week-long campaign from today.
Fleets failing to tackle driver distraction
A large number of fleets are still not taking action on driver distraction despite the fact that it’s a factor in a significant number of crashes.
RAC Foundation presses need for accident investigation branch
The RAC Foundation has published new research that echoes calls for a road accident investigation branch.
Industry disagrees whether tougher mobile phone penalties are working
Brake and the RAC have expressed differing opinions over whether a fall in the number of drivers receiving points for illegal mobile phone use is the … Read More »
A fifth of trauma admissions down to road collisions
Road collisions responsible for a fifth of trauma admissions to hospitals, according to new research revealed by Brake as it calls for more action on speeding.
C-Class and Superb named joint winners of ACFO Fleet Car of the Year title
ACFO has announced the winners of its annual awards with Skoda and Licence Bureau both making it onto the winners’ rostrum for the first time.
Brake offers essential crisis response training for Scottish employers
Executive management, HR professionals and fleet management personnel are invited by Brake, the road safety charity, to attend an essential crisis response training course.
Fleets offered free resources on cutting speeding for UK Road Safety Week
Employers can receive free resources on tackling speeding, including case studies, by signing up to this year’s UK Road Safety Week.
‘Smart Crossing’ tech could help protect pedestrians and drivers
New ‘Smart Crossing’ technology that could help make pedestrians, cyclists & drivers safer and more aware of each other has been unveiled in London.
eDriving Fleet’s Dr Will Murray awarded prestigious posthumous award
eDriving Fleet’s research director Dr Will Murray, who passed away suddenly last year, has been recognised for his dedication to road safety.
Changes in reporting methodologies only partly explain rising road casualties, says Brake
Although changes in the way police forces record road casualty and collision data is partly to blame for increases in road casualty statistics, more action is … Read More »
Brake reveals winners of 2017 Fleet Safety Awards
Fleets including British Gas and Bibby Distribution have scooped top titles in this year’s Brake Fleet Safety Awards.
Brake to run free webinar on identifying at-risk drivers
Fleets looking for more information on how to investigate crashes and identify at-risk drivers are being invited to register for a free webinar.
Brake to run free road safety training in Scotland
Brake is bringing road safety training to Scotland including a free one-day event…
Make rural driving compulsory for learners, says Brake
Introducing mandatory lessons on rural roads for learner drivers could reduce fatalities and serious injuries on UK roads, according to Brake…
Today in Fleet – Monday 14 August
All the key news in fleet… New-look Honda Jazz offers updated exterior, interior and new-to-Europe 1.5-litre petrol engine. The refreshed Honda Jazz has been unveiled exhibiting … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Friday 4 August
All the key news in fleet… Leasys takes over contract hire business of FCA Fleet Services UK FCA Fleet Services UK’s contract hire business is to … Read More »
Highway Code stopping distances ‘woefully short’, new research suggests
Stopping distances in the Highway Code should be increased “as a matter of urgency” as they underestimate drivers’ thinking time.
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 25 July
All the key news in fleet… New Alphabet portal offers online tyre service for fleets Alphabet has launched a new tyre replacement portal – believed to … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 18 July
All the key news in fleet… Honda celebrates 100th dealership to sign up to fleet programme Glyn Hopkin Honda has become the 100th dealership to sign up to … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Monday 3 July
All the key news in fleet… New tool to identify high-risk roads in local authority areas Technology that help local authorities identify where the highest collision … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Wednesday 28 June
All the key news in fleet… Fleets urged to register for UK Road Safety Week Fleet operators can now register for a free action pack for … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… London Mayor to explore pay-per-mile road pricing Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to look at … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Monday 19 June
All the key news in fleet… Order books open for latest smart electric models Smart has announced pricing for its latest-generation fortwo and forfour models, which … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Friday 16 June
All the key news in fleet… Nissan updates Qashqai with extra tech Nissan has given a makeover to its Qashqai crossover, which gains updated design, new … Read More »
