Research from Leasing Options points out that the highway code states that it is illegal to pick up and use a hand-held phone while the engine is still running. This means that many unwitting people are inadvertently breaking the law by paying with their phone at a drive-thru or petrol station.
NOT a van story as such but definitely something that could be immensely beneficial to anyone running a small business or SME. We all spend a lot of time using hand-held devices, especially if you use one to run your business. There are a lot of people whose business relies on being in constant contact with their customers. Fine if [...]
Using mobile phones while driving: penalties It is against the law to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving any vehicle. This includes using it to read a map or check a text as well as take or make a call The penalties for driving carelessly or dangerously when using a handheld or hands-free phone can include disqualification, a large fine and [...]
VAN drivers are a special breed and with more than 4 million vans on the UK’s ever more congested roads with constantly growing business pressures and regulations it’s not surprising that some can find themselves on the wrong side of the law. So here are some tips on how van drivers can keep out of trouble. The fact is that [...]
