This new scheme uses a combination of powers held by these bodies to deliver a simple, quick and complete solution across all roads in London. The scheme ensures that only lorries with basic safety equipment fitted will be allowed on London’s roads. Under London’s scheme, most vehicles that are currently exempt from national legislation for […]
From 1 October 2015, it will be illegal to smoke in a vehicle with anyone under the age of 18 present. If a driver or another passenger is caught smoking alongside an under-18-year-old, both the driver and the smoker are liable for a £50 fine. The law applies to drivers in both England and […]
Fitness-to-drive rules have been described as “open to abuse” and “not fit for purpose” after it emerged that no one has been prosecuted for giving a false declaration. The fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the Glasgow bin lorry crash has heard claims that the driver, Harry Clarke, lied to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency […]
Fleet operating costs could tumble if a prediction that the price of a litre of diesel could drop to £1 becomes a reality. Britain’s leading supermarkets are engaged in a pump price battle that has seen Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda all shave 2p per litre off the cost of diesel and 1p off unleaded petrol, […]
Average hourly labour rates for car repairs vary by as much as 220% across Britain, according to data from used car warranty provider Warrantywise. Consumer magazine Auto Express has revealed average rates reach a peak of £141 per hour in Twickenham, south-west London, compared to the cheapest average rate of £44 per hour in Kirkwall, […]
Companies are being urged to take advantage of the Annual Investment Allowance, which allows businesses to claim tax relief on allowable capital expenditure of plant and equipment, including vans, before it reduces substantially from 1st January, 2016. The Annual Investment Allowance enables a business to claim tax relief on purchased capital equipment during each […]
From 1 July 2015 a new regulation comes into force in France forbidding all drivers from wearing any device capable of emitting sound in their ear. This applies to all road users driving with a steering wheel (truck, van and car) or a handlebar (motorbike, scooter, moped and bicycle). The prohibition applies not only to […]
Highways England has appointed six joint-venture companies to design and build 10 ‘smart motorways’ across England as part of a £1.5 billion investment. Three of these projects will start in autumn this year: 2 in the Midlands – M1 junction 19 to junction 16 in Northamptonshire and the M5 Junction 4a to Junction 6 in […]