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Latest research reveals that three out of ten drivers admit to texting whilst driving. Such careless driving increases the chances of road accidents and recommendations have been made to government demanding a change in the law.
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This neglectful attitude of drivers will need to change especially since talks are now taking place concerning the current UK speed limit. Transport secretary Phillip Hammond announced a public consultation will be held to consider raising the limit from 70 to 80 mph.

Simon Oliphant, Chief Executive
Law-breaking motorists text whilst driving Possible increase to UK speed limit

Recommendations have been submitted to the government demanding a change in the law, in light of research detailing the extent of mobile phone usage by UK drivers. A survey by insurance company, Direct Line, has revealed that nearly three in ten drivers text at the wheel...

The increase in the UK national speed limit will yield substantial economic benefits, according to ministers. Transport secretary Phillip Hammond yesterday announced that a public consultation will be held to consider raising the UK speed limit...

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Safe driving workshops for fleet managers Essential for fleets to reduce RTA numbers Fleet managers urged to invest in winter tyres
Workshops are being offered around the country by safety charity Brake to give commercial fleet managers road safety training that can be filtered down to at -work drivers... Fleet operators in the UK are being urged to increase their efforts with regard to reducing the number of work-related road traffic accidents (RTAs)... Fleet managers around the UK could be encouraged to invest in winter tyres ahead of the colder months following the recent comments of one expert...
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