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Check tyres and have a safe TRIP
National Highways has launched a journey planning campaign to help road users stay safe on the UK road network this autumn and winter. The campaign includes tips for drivers on how to prepare for long and unfamiliar journeys.
Rental Factsheet - Pre-Rental Inspection and Rental Agreement
The BVRLA is committed to helping members maintain high standards of conduct and compliance with the BVRLA Code of Conduct. To support this we have produced this factsheet with the support of BVRLA member, ProHire Ltd who have provided a sample Pre-Rental Safety Checklist and Rental Agreement document to support members' understanding.
Pinchpoint coming on Driver CPCs
The DVSA has advised drivers to do their Driver CPC training early, due to an expected surge in September. Operators are also being encouraged to talk with their drivers to ensure all qualifications are up to date.
Prepare for a Summer TRIP
National Highways has developed a long-term road safety campaign that demonstrates to drivers how to prepare for long journeys during holiday periods.
Self-driving vehicles on roads by 2026
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads in just two years after the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law yesterday (20 May 2024).
Manifesto to save five lives on UK roads every day
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has coordinated a manifesto calling for immediate and strategic action to address the persistent issue of road fatalities and serious injuries in the UK. With support from more than 30 leading organisations, the manifesto outlines four strategic priorities aimed at revolutionising road safety and significantly reducing fatalities and serious injuries on UK roads.
Digital tacho for overseas travel from next year
From 31 December 2024, all international road transport vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes or more must switch to the latest smart tachograph. The change is to allow improved tracking and safer roads when vehicles are travelling outside the UK. This also includes vehicles equipped with an analogue or digital non-smart tachograph.
Spring into Safety: National Highways' Road Safety Campaigns
National Highways has three road safety campaigns to help road users stay safe on the UK road network this spring.
Government maintains status quo on MOT
Following an extensive consultation process, the government has decided not to change the regularity of the first MOT test. The main factor influencing this decision was road safety, with 84% of respondents being opposed to the change.
Have a safe TRIP this winter
National Highways is keen to remind all drivers to have a safe ‘TRIP’ this winter and do all necessary vehicle check and journey planning prior to Christmas travels - when traffic on the roads increases and winter conditions make the journey more challenging.
Blog unveils insights into battery evaluation and secrets of cell defects
Take a dive into insights on efficient battery evaluation and uncover evidence of cell defects with Nikolaus Mayerhofer, Founder and CTO of AVILOO, who then goes on to explore what to do next in the latest BVRLA blog.