Road Safety
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Road deaths decreased by 2% to 1,700 in the year ending June 2015, compared with the year ending June 2014
In reported road traffic accidents for the year ending June 2015: road deaths decreased by 2% compared to the year ending June 2014, to 1,700 there were 22,830 killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties, a 7% decrease compared with the previous year there were 180,500 reported road casualties of all severities, 7% lower than the…
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Better Driving workshop offer for Road Safety Week
In addition to Licence Bureau spreading the road safety message in local schools during November, we are pleased to offer: A unique opportunity to experience our truly innovative thought provoking workshop for ‘Better Driving’ What you need to know: Fun and highly interactive Two hours At your premises Up to 16 participants £300 per workshop…
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Employers urged to do more to tackle speeding
Making sure that drivers travel at a safe and sensible speed is one of the most important ways in which fleet managers can make their fleets safer. Speed will determine whether a driver can stop in time to avoid a collision, and if a collision does occur then speed will be the main factor in…
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Freight in the City Expo 2015
The one-day free-to-attend exhibition will showcase the latest vehicles, technology and equipment that enable urban deliveries to be made quietly, cleanly and safely. Freight in the City Expo 2015 will take place on Tuesday 27 October at Alexandra Palace, London. A series of seminars will run throughout the day highlighting developments in sustainable urban deliveries:…
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Driver Eyecare: collisions, costs and confusion
Research into Driver Eyecare, released today by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, shows that despite having concerns for employee safety, and being aware of the costs of collisions, employers are still not taking heed. The survey reveals that a quarter (25%) of employers have concerns that some of their drivers may not have adequate eyesight. This, coupled…
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Taking part in UK Road Safety Week 2015: ideas and advice for fleet and road safety professionals
10.00am – 11.30am GMT, Tuesday 22 September 2015 This webinar will explore the 2015 Road Safety Week theme of ‘drive less, live more’. Road Safety Week is an ideal opportunity to improve the safety of at-work drivers, engage with the wider community, and demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to road safety. This webinar will provide tips…
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British Safety Council – A safer conversation: work-related road safety
A group of experts including Licence Bureau Managing Director Malcolm Maycock discuss road safety in the first of a two-part article. See transcript below. In 2014 it was reported a 4% increase in the number of those killed or seriously injured on British roads and an alarming 16% in Scotland. What are the reasons for…
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Use of mobile phones while driving is like an epidemic
Two recent court cases where using a mobile phone whilst driving has led to deaths. A car driver has been jailed for texting a woman on his mobile phone shortly before causing the death of a cyclist in St Albans. Mark Greenwood, 57, of Redbourn was cycling on the A5183 when he was knocked off…
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Fleet Safety Survey 2015 (pt 1)
Licence Bureau and Brake release a fleet report that explores a theme of technology in fleets. 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…
