Employers Face Prosecution over Crashes Involving Company Car Drivers
Ben Webster writes………
Companies that fail to make sure that their employees drive safely face prosecution under a new campaign by police to reduce the 1,000 fatal crashes a year involving work vehicles.
Police will investigate whether the company carried out basic checks, such as ensuring that staff have an MoT certificate for their vehicle, are insured for business use and have a valid driving licence.
The Times 25 Oct
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