Drivers ignore road safety rules and advice, bringing danger in icy conditions

By |2022-12-19T09:12:53+00:00December 19th, 2022|Van Law, Van News|

Latest legislation means motorists are now breaking the law if they use a handheld device for any purposes while driving. There is an exemption that allows for contactless payments to be made while the vehicle is stationary, such as at a drive-through, and the use of hands-free devices remains legal while driving, provided that the device is safely secured and positioned.

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 [...]

IAM calls for tougher mobile phone penalties

By |2015-11-13T18:28:19+00:00September 18th, 2013|Driving offences, Van News|

In all of the cases of causing death by dangerous driving analysed by the IAM, those convicted were found to have lost concentration due to using their mobile phone MOST people believe that using a mobile 'phone while driving is unsafe –  yet, since 2006, 750,000 fixed-penalty notices have been issued for this offence. Road safety charity the [...]

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