Higher penalties for using mobile phone and speeding – with tough line on van drivers

By |2017-02-02T09:09:45+00:00January 26th, 2017|Van Law, Van News|

Factors increasing seriousness of speeding offence include Poor road or weather conditions Driving LGV, HGV, PSV etc. Towing caravan/trailer Carrying passengers or heavy load Driving for hire or reward Evidence of unacceptable standard of driving over and above speed Location e.g. near school High level of traffic or pedestrians in the vicinity Source: Sentencing Council DRIVERS who break the law [...]

The Law and the Road Safety Act 2006

By |2007-12-20T00:00:00+00:00December 20th, 2007|Driving offences, Van Law|

Are your staff at risk from the Road Safety Act?The government has introduced the Road Safety Act 2006. The act aims to improve road safety and close legal loopholes. The Road Safety Act has brought in new offences and imposed more stringent penalties for existing offences. It's important to understand the implications of the new Road Safety Act. Because if [...]

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