Tag : National Highways

National Highways drives fleet decarbonisation with large-scale Toyota EV order

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National Highways has placed a new order for fully electric cars and vans from Toyota to support its decarbonisation programme.

National Highways marks decade of Operation Tramline with shocking new footage of driver offences

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National Highways is marking 10 years of its Operation Tramline road safety initiative by releasing footage of the latest shocking unsafe driving offences captured by police.

Drivers reminded of M25 closure from tonight

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Drivers are being reminded of this weekend’s final planned closure of the Surrey stretch of the M25 which starts from tonight.

Drivers warned to avoid M25 over final weekend closure

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The Surrey stretch of the M25 is set to close for one last weekend from this Friday as part of the ongoing junction 10 improvement project.

Calls to scrap smart motorways after release of latest stocktake

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Calls to reinstate hard shoulders on smart motorways are mounting following the release of official safety data.

Drivers reminded of M25 full weekend closure

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Drivers have been warned of disruption and delays on the M25 this weekend as the Surrey stretch closes for roadworks.

New average speed cameras to be installed on A38 in Cornwall

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Average speed cameras are being installed on the A38 in Cornwall to reduce safety risks along an accident black spot.

Dates announced for M25 weekend closures in March

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National Highways is closing the Surrey stretch of the M25 for two weekends in March as part of the ongoing junction 10 improvement project.

M20 closure to remove Operation Brock contraflow for Christmas

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National Highways is closing sections of the M20 overnight from Sunday into Monday to enable the removal of the Operation Brock contraflow for Christmas.

Commuter traffic to clash with festive getaway trips, RAC reveals

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Commuter traffic and business travel will clash with festive driver trips from this week, potentially bringing ‘getaway gridlock’ on the roads.

FleetCheck integrates National Highways van driver safety tools

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FleetCheck is giving clients access to a wide range of online van fleet driver safety tools in a new partnership with National Highways.

New technology could slash delays and costs from roadworks

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New technology being trialled on the M6 could reduce traffic jam delays for drivers and slash millions of pounds off the cost of roadworks.

National Highways launches autumn safety campaign

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National Highways is calling on motorists to check their tyres before long journeys as part of its new autumn safety campaign.

Driving for Better Business’s free monthly guides to keep fleets compliant

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Driving for Better Business, the National Highways business engagement programme, has launched a series of free monthly resources to help fleets ensure driver and vehicle compliance.

Co-Pilot marks launch with Driving for Better Business partnership

7 months ago / 0 comments

Co-Pilot, a newly launched networking platform for road safety professionals, is working with Driving for Better Business (DfBB) to further its work on eliminating death and … Read More »

Driving for Better Business rolls out fleet safety message further with new partners

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Driving for Better Business has signed a host of new partners in the fleet, technology, insurance and conference sectors to further roll out its free road … Read More »

National Highways signs fleet management deal with Holman

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National Highways, has signed a three-year, full fleet management contract with Holman. Holman will now be managing the yellow and black vehicles that are constantly working … Read More »

National Highways appoints chief financial officer

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National Highways has appointed Scott Dale as its new chief financial officer.

M25 reopened early following weekend closure

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The M25 reopened seven hours ahead of schedule following a full weekend closure as part of a £317m project in Surrey.  

Fleet Driving for Work policy gaps highlighted by latest-gen software

10 months ago / 0 comments

Fleets can now use latest software from FleetCheck to spotlight any gaps in their Driving for Work documentation to ensure they are legally compliant.

Date announced for next M25 weekend closure amid summer road chaos warnings

10 months ago / 0 comments

National Highways has revealed the date for its third planned weekend closure of part of the M25, sparking concerns of summer traffic mayhem.

Footage of van driver eating chips along M6 captured by unmarked HGV

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A van driver tucking into fast food while driving along the M6 has been captured on film by National Highways.

National Highways spearheads fleet electrification with Toyota bZ4X electric SUV

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National Highways is deploying 51 Toyota bZ4X electric SUVs on its fleet, supporting its work to go net zero.

M25 reopened hours ahead of schedule following weekend closure

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The Surrey-stretch of the M25 reopened last night seven hours ahead of schedule following closure for roadworks.

Free Driving for Work Policy Builder launches for fleets

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An interactive Driving for Work Policy Builder to help companies running fleets tackle their legal responsibilities has officially launched in the UK.

National Highways to lift 850+ miles of roadworks for Easter holidays

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National Highways is making the Easter getaway easier this year by lifting more than 850 miles of roadworks over the bank holiday.

Drivers’ shocking manoeuvres near traffic officers captured in new footage

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National Highways has released new footage capturing a series of frightening near misses for traffic officers and road workers due to dangerous drivers.

National Highways campaign cracks down on lane hoggers and tailgaters

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National Highways is calling on lane hoggers and tailgaters to change their driving style as it warns of the dangers to safety.

Hunt for lost sheep drives traffic officers baa-rmy

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National Highways officers sprung to the rescue last week when a lamb got stuck in the central reservation of the busy M1.

Mobile phone detection cameras could be rolled out nationwide

1 year ago / 0 comments

Trials of cameras that spot motorists using mobile phones or not wearing a seatbelt are being rolled out further ahead of possible national deployment.