Operation Tramline - 10 years tackling dangerous driving behaviours Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police, in an innovative trial to find new ways to deter unsafe driving – and Operation Tramline was born. Over that time: 51,500 offences have been spotted by police officers
This safe loading legal update is brought to you by Nathan Taylor-Allkins, Criminal Defence and Road Transport Solicitor and Partner at Woodfines LLP For many fleet managers and owners of commercial vehicle companies, one of their most valuable assets, if not the most valuable, is their staff. However, keeping employees safe while driving on
Driver Safety Zone : how to learn from failure The second day of the Driver Safety Zone at the Health and Safety Event (Birmingham NEC 8-10 April) focuses on how health and safety professionals can learn from failure rather than fearing it. The sessions on Wednesday 9 April kick off with National Highways Head
Driver roadworthiness: the impact of driver health and wellbeing Vehicles don’t crash, people do – and often that’s for very human reasons, like state of mind, physical health problems or fatigue. The theme of this year’s Driver Safety Zone at the Health and Safety Event 2025 is how to identify and manage the often-invisible
This month’s legal insight on Driver Distraction, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Distracted Driving - steering you in the right direction. Leaving aside the ongoing development of autonomous vehicles, cars, vans, lorries and buses still have a big round instrument fitted - most commonly called
This month’s legal update on speed, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Speed - your fleet, your legal responsibilities Speed limits are legal and mandatory and not a target. Drivers should never exceed the speed limits set and should also have regard for road conditions, adapting
Getting your Drivers Home Safe and Well Thank you so much for your support in 2024. It's been a busy and productive year - we are delighted to have welcomed so many of you to the Driving for Better Business Community, whether you've accessed our free driving for work policy template, downloaded our award
Fleet Managers - accreditation The Driving for Better Business team often recommends to fleets that they look at the various accreditation schemes available to demonstrate a high standard of road risk management. Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) looks to address the risks posed by construction logistics vehicles to vulnerable road users, such as
Fleet Managers & Safety Professionals - is this you? How do you rate your Driver Risk Management credentials? If you are working towards improving driver safety and reducing work related road risk, as so many of the Driving for Better Business community are, then it's time you were recognised for your efforts. National Highways
Have a safe T.R.I.P. this winter With winter typically bringing a worsening in weather conditions, we’re focusing on the ‘prepare’ element of the T.R.I.P. acronym, with a call to action for drivers to undertake thorough planning to ensure safe journeys. Visibility and road conditions can also change rapidly during winter, with 34% drivers who
