Drink Driving. Alcohol Awareness Week 14th -20th Nov 2016 November 3, 2016 News 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 2-2.5 times more likely to crash than those with no alcohol in their blood, and up […]
Changes to Driver Qualification Card (DQC) issuing procedures November 3, 2016 News 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 change is to prevent cards being issued for periods significantly longer than the five-year period […]
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 November 1, 2016 Fleet Management 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 carried out at three-monthly intervals in order for drivers to remain compliant, allowing employers to […]
The second Fleet Management Live proves a buoyant event October 28, 2016 Fleet Management 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 which attended the seminar sessions. The event saw the industry come together and attracted ACFO […]
The Licence Bureau team are supporting Brake’s #RoadSafety Week http://www.roadsafetyweek.org.uk/ by making the #BrakePledge October 21, 2016 News Malcolm Director Vicki Head of Grey Fleet Sue Administrator Steve Commercial Manager Sophie Senior Admin Sandra Accounts Sammie Account Manager Rob Account Manager Richard Business Development Neil Business Development Mark Director Alma Data Entry Luke Account Manager Loraine Administrator James – Account Management Support Georgie Account Manager Georgia Data Entry Fraz Account Manager Dan Account […]
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Young Drivers October 12, 2016 Road Safety 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 of this survey, and will be followed by three further reports on the remainder of […]
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Policies to Protect Vulnerable Road Users October 12, 2016 Road Safety 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 full force. They are at particular risk from: vehicles manoeuvring, particularly at junctions, as they […]
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Technology October 12, 2016 Road Safety 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, vehicles and journeys. The results of this survey suggest that many companies could go further, […]
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Speed Management October 12, 2016 Road Safety 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 speeds (driving too fast for the conditions or breaking speed limits) increase risk of crashing; […]
BRAKE Fleet Survey Report sponsored by Licence Bureau – Vehicle Maintenance October 12, 2016 Road Safety 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 ensure vehicles are safely maintained. 220 organisations responded to this survey of fleets, operating fleets […]