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A new bill has been introduced in Parliament designed to protect new drivers in the form of Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs).

Many companies are routinely ignoring the safety of their employees when requiring them to drive for work, according to a National Highways programme. A survey conducted by Driving for Better Business found that more than a quarter of UK firms have no driving for work policy, and more than a quarter have not reviewed their policy in the past three years.

The government’s ‘Plan for drivers’ outlines a 30-point plan that it says will fix common issues on the road and support people that use cars in their daily lives.

Transport for London (TfL) has been given expanded enforcement powers and has begun fining motor vehicles caught driving in mandatory cycle lanes and cycle tracks.

The Department for Transport has published its statutory guidance for local authorities outside of London on civil enforcement of bus lane and moving traffic contraventions. Following the BVRLA’s intervention, it includes clarity on how councils should handle representations from vehicle rental and leasing companies. 

Last week the BVRLA’s Director of Fleet Services, Amanda Brandon, was a panellist on a webinar that discussed the new parking enforcement powers which will shortly be introduced. Hosted by the British Parking Association, the webinar was attended by 100 representatives from councils outside London. 

Following last month’s changes to The Highway Code, THINK! has launched a campaign to shift attitudes and encourage safer driving behaviours among road users. 

Following changes to the Congestion Charge that took place in December, the second phase came into effect on Monday 21 February 2022, updating the operating hours of the Charge. 

In August and September 2021, Transport for London (TfL) held public consultations on a proposal to increase the fine level for drivers who fail to follow the rules on TfL managed roads. On review of the public consultation, the Mayor of London has approved the fine level increase which will be implemented from 17 January.

Police will soon be able to more easily prosecute drivers using a hand-held mobile phone at the wheel as the Government strengthens existing laws to further improve road safety.

Transport for London is proposing to increase the penalty charge for those who fail to follow the rules of the red route network, or commit unauthorised parking offences, or drive in bus lanes.

Make sure you have your say on the Department for Transport’s consultation on mobile phone use by drivers.