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Penalties for speeding range from £100 – £2,500 and between 3 and 6 penalty points.
Drivers who go to court for speeding, could be fined up to 175% of their weekly salary and even be disqualified from driving.
Speeding fines vary for certain types of roads and for...
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Van Driver Toolkit – Speed Limits
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There are laws limiting the amount of driving a van driver can do each day. These laws also require minimum rest periods.
Drivers breaking these rules can receive large fines and even custodial sentences.
There are 2 different sets of rules that can apply. It is important...
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Van Driver Toolkit – Drivers’ Hours
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Theft of vans has been increasing over the last 5 years. Over 8,000 vans are stolen each year.
Thefts from vans is also a massive problem with over 28,000 thefts per year.
Most thefts from a van occur where the driver parks at home.
Thefts of contents are often...
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Van Driver Toolkit – Vehicle Security
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A driver can be fined up to £300 or get a court summons if their van exceeds its maximum permitted axle weight.
Exceeding the manufacturer’s load limit can put serious strain on the vehicle and may invalidate insurance cover.
Overloaded vans are a common issue in the UK...
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Van Driver Toolkit – Loading: Know Your Limits
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Tailgating is one of the causes of road rage and police have powers to issue on the spot fixed penalties for inconsiderate lane use (including hogging the middle lane).
Penalties range from a fine of £100 and 3 penalty points to a driving ban or prison sentence, depending on...
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Van Driver Toolkit – Driving Safely
Driving for work policy example. The law says all companies must have policies and procedures to minimise risk – and that includes the recognised risks around driving.
Your driving for work policy is how you demonstrate your commitment to doing this well.
Download a Driving for Work Policy template
There has been a staggering 400% rise in drug driving since March 2020, compared with 250% for drink driving in the same period. Drug driving includes those on prescription drugs.
Companies should:
Educate directors and managers about drugs and alcohol misuse.
Learn how to recognise...
Prescription Drugs and Your Drivers
John Raymond Transport is a general haulage, warehousing and logistics provider running 120 HGVs, all plated to 44 tonnes and pulling curtainsided trailers.Based in Bridgend, South Wales, it has four depots of its own, and is part of the Nolan Group. JRT has been pursuing a risk management strategy...
