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Spotlight: Van speeding 'epidemic' now a major issue
Van driver speeding is at epidemic proportions, and a major safety and cost issue that needs to be addressed by the new Government, according to a leading training service. RED Corporate Driver Training has pointed to recent Department for Transport (DfT) figures showing that van drivers are most likely to speed in built-up areas and on motorways.
Van issues dominate AFP's election manifesto
Support for those running van fleets dominate the points added to a revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) ahead of the General Election on 4th July. First created in 2021 and revised last year, the document has grown from 13 points to 24, which the AFP says underlines the growing number of issues that fleets are facing at present.
Give us more space to park say van drivers
A POLL conducted by Vanarama has revealed that 64% of van drivers want bigger parking bays in the UK, to avoid conflicts and bad parking. But how do bigger vehicles cope with parking in the UK currently? Vanarama analysed the top registered vans in the UK to find out if they could fit into traditional parking spaces and multi-storeys, as well as revealing these drivers could be in danger of receiving a £100 fine for parking incorrectly.
What is the tax on a crew van?
WHAT do you do if you want to combine business and pleasure when picking your next van? Well, what you’re looking for is a crew van with the attraction of low company van tax. Why? So you can either carry a team of workers or the family – and most crew vans offer load areas big enough to suit most purposes! However, you should be aware of how HMRC may classify your crew van.
Do you need to pay tax on your company van?
DRIVING a company van? what tax are you liable for and how much? Well, if the van you drive is supplied by your company and you use it for private mileage, then it’s yes in which case, HMRC expects you to pay company van tax – the Van Benefit Charge – because you are deriving a personal benefit from the supply of that van. That’s why it’s called a benefit in kind tax.
Parking your van at home? What do the neighbours think?
YOUR van is your livelihood and at the end of your working day you may want to park your van at home. Handy for you, but what do the neighbours make of it? They may consider it to be an eyesore or an unwelcome tenant on the street outside their house which blocks their view. There are also some legalities you might need to consider too so you can stay the right side of the law. 1 Does your company allow you to park at home?
Collision Avoidance on Vans – new safety ratings - Business Vans
THERE are now some 5 million vans on UK roads – they are the most popular class of commercial vehicle. Vans are also involved in more fatal collisions that affect other road users per mile travelled than any other type of vehicle.
Drivers ignore road safety rules and advice, bringing danger in icy conditions
ALMOST 90% of van drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their licence for using phones behind the wheel, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The manufacturer is urging UK drivers to remember to prioritise safety behind the wheel by going hands-free – even more essential when driving in the current icy conditions.
Speeding accounts for more than four of five fleet driving offences
SPEEDING accounts for more than four out of five driving offences that occur in company cars and vans, according to new data from FleetCheck. The top five offences recorded from its LicenceAssured driver licence checking product are speeding (82.0%), phone use (2.7%), no third party insurance (2.6%), failure to give information about the driver of the vehicle (2.5%) and jumping traffic lights (2.0%).
Do you have a risk management blind spot?
FLEET operators who cannot see what is going on in vehicle cabs have a risk management blind spot, which can be solved by introducing in-cab cameras, says vehicle tracking provider Crystal Ball. Employees exposed to risk in other areas of the workplace, such as warehouses, factory floors, workshops and yards are often monitored with CCTV now, and so the cab of vehicles should be too, dashcam provider Crystal Ball believes.
Commercial vehicles could be at risk of CAZ charges
A THIRD of commercial vehicles could be at risk of incurring charges in Clean Air Zones launching this year, research by fleet management software provider r2c Online has revealed.
Sat Nav - stay the right side of the law
ALMOST half of van drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their licence as a result of using a sat nav app on their smartphone, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. A survey of 1,000 UK van drivers found 46% use an app on their smartphone but may be at risk of breaking the law following the introduction of new rules from January 2022.
New compliance rules will place key demands on fleets
NEW regulations that bring smaller light commercial vehicles travelling to the EU under the requirement to have an International Operator’s Licence will place key demands on fleets in the future. FleetCheck reports that, from 21st May, all organisations running LCVs of between 2.5-3.5 tonnes will need to obtain the accreditation as part of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
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