The UK currently has one of the highest blood alcohol limits for driving in the world, at 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. Most European countries have a limit of 50mg. Drivers with a blood alcohol level of 50-80mg are…
Yearly Archives: 2016
Changes to Driver Qualification Card (DQC) issuing procedures
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a notice to all JAUPT (Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training) registered periodic training centres outlining a change in the procedure for issuing Driver Qualification Cards (DQCs). The purpose of the…
Fleets should take a proactive approach to regularly checking the licences of employees, to assess whether they remain suitable to drive on company business and ensure they are adhering to their Duty of Care obligations
With some uncertainty in companies over who uses their car to drive on company business, it’s more vital than ever to check the licences of all employees. Licence Bureau recommends, in line with the Traffic Commissioners, that licence checks are…
The second Fleet Management Live proves a buoyant event
After a successful launch in 2015, the second Fleet Management Live attracted 16% more visitors to the NEC, Birmingham 19-20 October 2016 with a number of new exhibitors, features and seminar content. Over 1200* professionals attended the event, many of…
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Young Drivers
Brake provides guidance through events and other resources specifically for fleet managers working to manage their road risk. The charity has surveyed fleet managers to compare their road risk management practices. This report publishes the first part of the results…
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Policies to Protect Vulnerable Road Users
Vulnerable road users account for half (50%) of all road deaths worldwide. They are vulnerable to traffic as they do not have the protective frame of a vehicle to absorb the impact of a collision, so are exposed to the…
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Technology
Technology alone is not a panacea for road safety; safe driver behaviour and risk management policies and procedures are essential within fleets. Yet technology can form a vital part of the road risk management mix, and greatly aid safe driving,…
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Speed Management
Brake provides guidance specifically for fleet managers working to reduce their road risk. This guidance reports on a survey by Brake of fleets’ risk management of speeding and speed-related incidents, and gives guidance on the management of these risks. Inappropriate…
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Vehicle Maintenance
Brake provides guidance for fleet managers to help them manage their road risk through its Fleet Safety Forum. This report contains results of a Brake survey of fleets’ management of vehicle safety, and gives guidance on how fleet managers can…
