RoadSafe News – October 2009

New Advances in ISA

Intelligent Speed Adaptation systems have been developed and tested for a number of years but are set to become even more advanced. More in: Traffic Technology Today.  Read more...

Fleet News Awards 2010

Companies can now enter the 2010 Fleet News Awards the most influential and important awards in the fleet industry. Now in their 22nd year, the Fleet News Awards recognise the best people, companies and vehicles...  Read more...

Driving for Better Business in Poland

RoadSafe was delighted to be able to assist ETSC at a recent PRAISE driving for work seminar held in Poland. Adrian Kilvington, managing director of M&G Vehicle Hire a Driving for Better Business Champion was there to...  Read more...

Fleet chiefs struggle to obtain ‘grey’ fleet driver legal compliance

The majority of fleet managers are facing resistance from grey fleet drivers when they want to carry out important safety and document checks, according to a survey by industry fortnightly Fleet News. Checking grey...  Read more...

New ECOlogical driving test set to win over cost-conscious businesses

An ECOlogical driving test, establishing a motorists fuel ECOnomy and crash avoidance skills, has been launched in the UK. It is believed to be the first-ever cash-saving at the wheel qualification and toughest-ever test...  Read more...

Equality plans come at too high a price, says BVRLA

The government risks putting more lives in danger on Britains roads by giving young, inexperienced drivers free rein to hire sports cars, vans and commercial vehicles, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing...  Read more...

BT re-launches commitment to friends and family safe driving programme

BT has reaffirmed its commitment to community road safety by re-launching its Family and Friends Road Safety programme to coincide with European Safety Week taking place from October 19-25. As well as supporting Road...  Read more...

Business drivers: don’t wing it with energy drinks

High mileage business drivers who use high energy drinks to keep them going have been warned by leading occupational driver risk companies, IAM Fleet and Drive Survive, that there could be a hidden danger in relying on...  Read more...

Campaign recruits nine new employers to boost safe driving focus

Nine more organisations have joined the national Driving for Better Business campaign as business champions after winning plaudits for their safety first approach to managing the risk posed by employees who drive on...  Read more...

Business drivers prove to be costly offenders

Almost half of business drivers have had an accident in the last year, while one in six have committed a motoring offence, according to new research from Lex Autolease. The UKs largest vehicle leasing provider...  Read more...

Business Car Awards

The annual BusinessCar Awards are looming (January), but before the best products, services and companies in the fleet industry are revealed, BsinessCar needs people to cast their vote. If youre a reader of BusinessCar...  Read more...

White House issues stop text messaging edict while driving

US President Barack Obama has banned text messaging among the Federal Governments near three million civilian employeeswhile driving on official business or while using Government-supplied equipment. Recent deadly...  Read more...

Road Accidents Named the Biggest Killer of Young People Worldwide

A recent study backed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has shown that road traffic accidents are the main cause of death in all 10-24 year olds, male and female combined. Beating suicide and violence for the top...  Read more...

The World's Best Practice a Click Away

At the recent Safer Roads Conference there was a request for access to a range of simple How To manuals for staff entering the road safety profession Excellent advice from the worlds experts is available from gTKP...  Read more...

PTW Seminar Coventry - 3 Feb 2010

Road Safety GBs Powered Two Wheeler (PTW) Advisors are organising a seminar on Wednesday 3rd February 2010 to showcase best practice measures in education, engineering, enforcement being undertaken to improve the safety...  Read more...

Speed Management - advice from the world's experts now vailable on-line

Excellent advice from the worlds experts is available from gTKP with a world class manual for decision makers and professionals available on-line covering how to manage and address inappropriate and excessive speed.  Read more...

Enforcement 'A necessary evil'

Recent changes in the way that fixed-point safety cameras are funded have prompted local authorities to consider whether or not they are little more than cash cows aimed at inflicting a stealth tax on motorists, or a...  Read more...

Seat Belts and Child Restraints - World Class advice for campagners

Excellent advice from the worlds experts is available from gTKP with manuals for decision makers and professionals available on-line on howto tackle the non-use of seat belts and child restraints.  Read more...

Drink - Drive World's best practice - Education and Enforcement

Excellent advice from the worlds experts is available from gTKP with manuals for decision makers and professionals available on-line - click here: drinking and driving.  Read more...

London council 'champions' at-work road safety and joins Government-backed campaign

The London Borough of Hackney is blazing a trail for other local authorities with the introduction of a wide range of at-work driving safety initiatives that has seen the council become a business champion under the...  Read more...

Champion safe driving company compiles action plan to help firms on to the risk management road

A gold standard five-point action plan to help other businesses introduce occupational road risk management policies has been compiled by CGGVeritas, which has established itself as one of Britains leading safe driving...  Read more...

Reports

We offer quick access to two key reports. The number of people killed in road accidents in Great Britain fell by 14 per cent from 2,946 in 2007 to 2,538 in 2008. In accidents reported to the police 28,572 people were...  Read more...

International Good Practice

RoadSafe champions the Road Safety Theme of The Global Transport Knowledge Partnership - an innovative partnership of global organisations, local policy-makers, experts and interested users working to make effective use...  Read more...

International Conference on Driver Behaviour and Training 24 - 25 Nov Amsterdam

The Fourth International Conference on Driver Behaviour and Training will take place in Amsterdam, 24 - 25th November 2009. The conference offers the opportunity to: Learn about the very latest developments in...  Read more...

Road Safety Expo 11 & 12 November 2009

A recent study backed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has shown that road traffic accidents are the main cause of death in all 10-24 year olds. These startling figures reflect the need for a fundamental shift in...  Read more...

Preventing Whiplash and Head Injuries Workshop

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10th annual Fleet Safety Forum Awards

Organisations that have worked to improve fleet safety are being urged to start preparing their entries now for the annual Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence, sponsored by ARVAL, to be in with a chance of winning...  Read more...