This safe loading legal update is brought to you by Nathan Taylor-Allkins, Criminal Defence and Road Transport Solicitor and Partner at Woodfines LLP For many fleet managers and owners of commercial vehicle companies, one of their most valuable assets, if not the most valuable, is their staff. However, keeping employees safe while driving| Driving for Better Business
This month’s legal update on speed, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Speed - your fleet, your legal responsibilities Speed limits are legal and mandatory and not a target. Drivers should never exceed the speed limits set and should also have regard for road conditions, adapting their| Driving for Better Business
Tyre safety - driver and employer's responsibility With over 1 million new cars being registered each year by fleets and businesses, fleet car tyre safety is important for both safety and economic reasons. Many incidents can be avoided on the roads by carrying out just a few simple tyre checks as part of| Driving for Better Business
Licence checks - how often do you check your drivers? Managing road risk starts with checking your drivers are qualified for the vehicle they are using. Most recruitment processes involve all kinds of checks – does the person have the necessary skills, qualifications, references required for the role? Unless the candidate is a vocational| Driving for Better Business
What should be included in a driving at work risk assessment? Driving for work is one of the most dangerous things an employee will do during the working day – up to 1/3 of all road traffic incidents involve someone who was driving for work at the time. If you manage| Driving for Better Business