The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is now currently in progress with the final pilot of its long awaited Earned Recognition Scheme. It seems that …
Read MoreOvernight Subsistence – Tax Free Bonus?
If you are one of the many transport operators who pays drivers overnight subsistence (“night-out” allowance) you may also be one of the many who …
Read MoreStaying safe on the roads and what to do if you’re involved in an accident
We all set out with the intention of a safe journey, but accidents happen and even the best drivers make mistakes or can fall victim …
Read MoreMotorists warned of dash cam prosecutions
Whilst many motorists understand that road traffic laws serve a useful purpose, many are aggrieved when they are hit with a fixed penalty or court …
Read MoreSteps operators should follow to avoid DVSA investigations
Here at Keep Me on The Road we have years of experience dealing with the DVSA in cases where operators and drivers have fallen short …
Read MoreMobile phone laws and common misconceptions
We are coming up to three months since the new tougher penalty for mobile phone use behind the wheel came into force on 1st March, …
Read MorePoor night’s sleep increases chances of fatal accidents
Feeling sleepy at the wheel is often framed in terms of having an undiagnosed condition, but what about those that just tend not to sleep …
Read MoreMajority of motorists don’t know how to use a smart motorway
There are three different types of smart motorway in use in this country, which is pretty disturbing seeing as more than half of us don’t …
Read MoreNew Drug Driving Laws for Scotland
Probably due to pressure from the British Medical Association, Scotland intends to introduce drug-driving limits and roadside testing in 2019. The Scottish government has been …
Read MoreWarnings over Scam DVLA Messages
An increase in scam attempts by people purporting to be from the DVLA has led to warnings about giving personal details away without checking. The …
Read MoreMay revealed as top month for catching drink-driving motorists
Figures obtained from police forces show that May is the top month for catching drink drivers, with nearly one in six stopped found to be …
Read MoreDVLA Disclosure Guidance Updated
The General Medical Council (GMC) has revised its confidentiality guidance in relation to reporting concerns to the DVLA. The GMC says doctors owe a duty …
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