Staying legal – invaluable stuff
As new emission zones start up, single van operator’s costs could double to £2,500 and, for a small fleet of 5 vans and 1 truck, triple in size to £56,000 over a 12-month period.
Drivers could notch up sufficient penalty points for possible disqualification on just a single smart motorway journey if they are not continually aware and do not observe speed limits.
Call for a vehicle appropriate ULEV standard, which is agreed nationally before Local Authorities implement any ultra-low emission requirements.
LeaseVan.co.uk has highlighted the potential costs of failing to observe motoring laws and pointed out that penalties can range from a £2,500 maximum fine for speeding to a £20 on-the-spot ticket for leaving a vehicle’s engine running
ON April 08, 2019, be prepared if you drive your van into London. Be prepared for the start of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The ULEZ is separate to the Congestion Charge which continues in place. However, the ULEZ will replace the current T-charge. It is being introduced one year earlier than originally announced. Why is London introducing a [...]
GREAT news for London-based trades ahead of the Ultra Low Emission Zone introduction (April, 2019): there's a new scrappage scheme for older, more polluting vans. Announced by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, it's worth £23 million and aimed at supporting businesses with fewer than 10 employees. The London van scrappage scheme is designed to be in place ahead of [...]
IT'S not far away now - and we're not talking Christmas. But the London ULEZ which starts in April 2019. How will this affect van drivers in London? Probably big time. The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) co-hosted an event with Transport for London (TfL) to explore the impact of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) on van users in [...]
A loophole that meant electric vans did not require an MOT has now been closed. It means that all electric van registered before March 01, 2015, will now be required to undergo the three-yearly MOT test.
DIFFERENT laws apply to car and van speed limits. Van speed limits are lower than cars on both single- and dual carriageway roads. This applies to all goods vehicles not exceeding 7.5 tonnes. For example, a car can travel at 60mph on a single carriageway road, and 70mph on dual carriageways. However, a van must travel 10mph less in each [...]
NEW sentencing guidelines to allow courts to impose much stiffer sentences for those found guilty of dangerous driving will be heading for parliament soon. Following a public consultation the Ministry of Justice has announced new sentencing guidelines, which include possible life sentences for causing by death by dangerous driving, as well as a new offence of causing serious injury by [...]
IF YOU have your lease van through leasing company Alphabet then tyre changes should be less tiresome in future with a new online Tyre Replacement Portal in collaboration with Kwik Fit. In what is believed to be a first-to-market for the leasing and mobility industry, business drivers can arrange a quick, timed appointment to replace their tyres online or via [...]
MANY people don’t know that careless driving actually consists of two separate offences – driving without due care and attention and driving without reasonable consideration for other road users and pedestrians. What you need to know about careless driving is the court has to find that you didn’t show the same degree of skill and care that would be expected [...]
IF someone needs to drive in the course of their work or wants to hire a vehicle conducting driving licence checks is imperative for employers and hirers for the legal entitlement to drive the appropriate vehicles, and for penalty points and any disqualifications. Driving licence checks also need to be carried out if you want to hire a van or minibus - and [...]
London Mayor's war on pollution October 23 2017: Additional £10 T-Charge starts in C-Charge zone for cars and vans pre-Euro 4 (approx pre-2006) T-Charge to apply weekdays in C-Charge hours Consultation starts April 4, 2017, on plan for ULEZ to supersede T-Charge effective April 8, 2019 in existing C-Charge zone ULEZ fee (in addition to C-Charge) to apply 24 hours a [...]
Benefits of Finesse Poly-line It’s lighter than plywood lining which means you get an increased payload and improved fuel economy and; It can be CNC (computer numerical control) machined meaning the lining will fit your van exactly Read more about Finesse Poly-line here IF you lease a van through award-winning company Fleet Alliance take a look in the back. Because your [...]
