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The Critical Minutes After A Collision - What Fleet Operators Must Know and Put in Place.
What your fleet driver says after a crash can trigger police investigations, prosecutions, and corporate liability. Learn why the first hour after a collision is legally critical — and how early legal support protects drivers, reputations, and your bottom line. Discover what fleets must do to stay compliant, reduce risk, and respond fast when every second counts.
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Are the UK's requirements in respect of driving and eyesight fit for purpose? A legal perspective on proposed reform
A recent inquest into the tragic deaths of four individuals in three separate road traffic incidents involving drivers with deteriorating eyesight has cast serious doubt on the adequacy of the UK’s current visual standard requirements for motorists. This has prompted legal, medical and political scrutiny of whether the existing framework is sufficient to protect road users and whether significant reform is now due. A system under the spotlight HM Senior Coroner for Lancas
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Medical declarations for driving: what you need to know
For many, driving is an essential part of daily life. However, certain medical conditions can impact a person’s ability to drive safely.
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Driving licence revocation on medical grounds: understanding the process and your rights
Over 60,000 people a year have their driving licence revoked or refused on medical ground. We examine the causes and your rights.
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Causing Serious Injury by Careless or Inconsiderate Driving: Understanding the legal consequences
Examining the potential penalties of motoring convictions, and the wider impact on individuals and their families.
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Sentencing for Fatal Road Traffic Offences: What You Need to Know
Learn about sentencing for fatal road traffic offences under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. Discover harsher penalties,
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Fatigue: The Silent Killer This Christmas
Fatigue kills just like alcohol. This Christmas, stay safe: plan rest breaks, avoid drowsy driving, and don’t let tiredness take the wheel.
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Cycling and the Law: Potential New Offences and What They Mean
Explore the future of cyclist accountability with new legal offences aimed at enhancing road safety and clarity in responsibilities.
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