http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/ Minimising Road Risk. en-gb http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/images/h1-mac.gifhttp://www.mac-hq.co.uk/ (C) Copyright Mac Driver Training. http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Tougher-penalties-for-road-works-disruption http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Tougher-penalties-for-road-works-disruption Irresponsible firms who allow their road works to overrun will face penalties of up to £25,000 a day. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:57:17 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Brake-speaks-out-on-shockingly-low-drug-driving-conviction-rates http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Brake-speaks-out-on-shockingly-low-drug-driving-conviction-rates Academic studies are charting a massive rise in drug driving that may be as high as drink driving now, but there was only 1,644 convictions for drug driving charges compared to 71,449 for drink driving caharges in 2008 in England and Wales. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:13:51 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Safer-cars-but-drivers-remain-at-risk-as-visibility-worsens http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Safer-cars-but-drivers-remain-at-risk-as-visibility-worsens Cars are becoming safer and stronger, but drivers' views are becoming more restricted, according to Which? Car. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:54:08 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=eSafety-Challenge-receives-EU-funding-boost http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=eSafety-Challenge-receives-EU-funding-boost The FIA Foundation's eSafety Challenge, the annual event to promote life-saving technologies has announced a 1.6 million euro contribution from the European Commission to support its campaigning activities Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:41:19 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Government-considers-new-curbs-on-drivers-using-mobile-phones http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Government-considers-new-curbs-on-drivers-using-mobile-phones Penalties for using a hand-held mobile phone could be increased. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:17:17 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Mobile-Phone-Use-at-the-Wheel-Jumps-Dramatically-in-England http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Mobile-Phone-Use-at-the-Wheel-Jumps-Dramatically-in-England There has been a big rise in the number of motorists in England using hand-held mobile phones behind the wheel - despite research which shows such behaviour severly impairs reaction times. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:11:24 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Corporate-Manslaughter---Sentencing-Guidelines-Published http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Corporate-Manslaughter---Sentencing-Guidelines-Published Definitive guidelines were published on February 9 to help courts deal with organisations that cause death through a gross breach of care, or where a health and safety offence is a significant cause of a death. These guidelines come into force retrospectively. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:30:00 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Priority-to-be-given-to-educating-drivers-of-single-EU-wide-emergency-number http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Priority-to-be-given-to-educating-drivers-of-single-EU-wide-emergency-number New priority will be given to educate drivers that a single number - 112 - will put them through to the emergency services in whatever EU country they are in Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:10:30 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Road-Users-Alliance-Calls-for-Greater-Investment-in-UK-Roads http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Road-Users-Alliance-Calls-for-Greater-Investment-in-UK-Roads The best route to financial recovery and sustained growth is investment in the road network, according to the latest edition of Road File, the annual compilation of transport statistics published by the Road Users’ Alliance (RUA). Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:57:48 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Post-Test-Driving-for-Work-Qualification-for-Young-Drivers http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Post-Test-Driving-for-Work-Qualification-for-Young-Drivers Industry leaders want to see a post-test driving for work qualification for youngsters. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:53:54 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Motorists-Warned-of-the-Threat-of-the-Invisible-Pothole http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Motorists-Warned-of-the-Threat-of-the-Invisible-Pothole Mootorists are being warned about the threat of 'invisible' potholes after a rise in accidents Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:52:06 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driving-in-Snow-and-on-Ice http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driving-in-Snow-and-on-Ice Useful tips to help keep you safe when driving in snow or on icy roads is unavoidable by Chris Ellis, Regional Manager, MAC and former Police Instructor. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:07:29 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Parliamentary-Statement-on-Dangerous-Driving http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Parliamentary-Statement-on-Dangerous-Driving The maximum penalty for Dangerous Driving is to be increased from 2 years imprisonment to 5 years imprisonment Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:40:00 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Speed-Limits-on-Rural-Roads-to-be-Reviewed http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Speed-Limits-on-Rural-Roads-to-be-Reviewed The Government is asking once again for councils to carry out speed limit reviews of their rural roads by 2011, focusing on National Speed Limit single carriageways 'A' and 'B' roads where 41% of fatalities occur. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:36:39 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Digital-Dashboards---Safety-Hazard http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Digital-Dashboards---Safety-Hazard The Internet dashboard, or 'information system' is the next in-car device that could cause a major distraction says the IAM (Institue of Advanced Motorists Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:22:33 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=20-MPH-Zones http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=20-MPH-Zones Local Authorities to be empowered to create 20mph zones without the need for traffic calming measures Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:02:53 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Delay-in-Road-Safety-Strategy http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Delay-in-Road-Safety-Strategy Government to look again at issues of Drink Driving before publishing the new Road Safety Strategy Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:53:39 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=RAC-Warns-Over-Number-of-Licensed-Wheel-Clampers http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=RAC-Warns-Over-Number-of-Licensed-Wheel-Clampers The RAC Foundation says motorists should consider park-and-ride instead Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:21:51 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=The-Worlds-First-Road-Death http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=The-Worlds-First-Road-Death On August 17, 1896, Bridget Driscoll, became the first road fatality in the world. Read on.... Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:26:46 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Why-Driver-Training http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Why-Driver-Training We have passed our test, know everything we need to know about driving so we are good drivers...... but do we really know everything we need to know to be safe drivers? Are we really good drivers or just think we are? More importantly are the drivers we employ up to the mark? Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:10:53 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drink-Drive-Limit-May-Be-Cut-To-A-Single-Glass-Of-Wine---But-With-A-Softer-Sentence http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drink-Drive-Limit-May-Be-Cut-To-A-Single-Glass-Of-Wine---But-With-A-Softer-Sentence Drivers caught over the alcohol limit could escape without an automatic ban under a two-tier system unveiled by ministers Sat, 5 Dec 2009 22:03:41 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Second-Motorway-Gets-Hardshoulder-Running http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Second-Motorway-Gets-Hardshoulder-Running The Government's programme of maximising motorway capacity without widening has taken its next step forward after the second stretch of motorway with hard-shoulder running has been opened. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:46:30 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Diesel-Key-to-Prevent-Misfuelling-Earns-Thatcham-Accreditation http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Diesel-Key-to-Prevent-Misfuelling-Earns-Thatcham-Accreditation Thatcham has announced certification of a device to prevent the misfuelling of diesel vehicles Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:39:42 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Increasing-Number-of-Driving-Offences-Committed-by-Employees-Can-Cost-Employers-Billions-of-Pounds http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Increasing-Number-of-Driving-Offences-Committed-by-Employees-Can-Cost-Employers-Billions-of-Pounds Small businesses are seeing a significant number of driving offences committed by their own staff, research has shown Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:13:41 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Draft-Guidelines-on-fines-for-Corporate-Manslaughter-Offences-Published http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Draft-Guidelines-on-fines-for-Corporate-Manslaughter-Offences-Published Companies convicted of Corporate Manslaughter could face substantial fines running into millions of pounds and seldom less than £500,000. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:59:11 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Head-Restraint-Danger-to-drivers-and-Passengers http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Head-Restraint-Danger-to-drivers-and-Passengers Survey shows that most drivers do not know how to correctly position head restraints despite the fact that incorrectly positioned restraints can result in death or permanent disability and even in the more minor crashes, excruciating back and neck pain. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:51:29 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driving-Abroad-in-Your-Company-Car http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driving-Abroad-in-Your-Company-Car A brief checklist of some of the things to be considered before taking your car abroad Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:37:09 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Business-Drivers-Prove-to-be-Costly-Offenders http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Business-Drivers-Prove-to-be-Costly-Offenders Almost half of business drivers have had an accident in the last year, while one in six have committed a motoring offence, according to new research from Lex Autolease Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:58:27 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drivers-Advised-to-Check-the-Expiry-Date-of-the-Photocard-ID-part-of-their--Driving-Licences http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drivers-Advised-to-Check-the-Expiry-Date-of-the-Photocard-ID-part-of-their--Driving-Licences Drivers need to be aware that the photograph on their driving licence must be renewed every 10 years Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:10:56 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Anticipated-Jump-in-Road-Crashes-in-October-as-Motorists-Forget-Basics-in-Wet http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Anticipated-Jump-in-Road-Crashes-in-October-as-Motorists-Forget-Basics-in-Wet Changing road conditions in October usually bring about an increase in accidents as motorists forget basics and fail to adjust to changing driving conditions Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:08:26 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=EU-Launches-Road-Safety-Consultation http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=EU-Launches-Road-Safety-Consultation A consultation aimed at identifying the key road safety problems to be addressed by the European Road Safety Action Programme from 2011 - 2020 has been launched. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:01:02 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Roadside-Drug-Testing-to-Begin-in-Wales http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Roadside-Drug-Testing-to-Begin-in-Wales Police in North Wales are to trial roadside drug testing in an attempt to understand the scale of drug driving Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:02:34 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-Insurance-Rules-Could-Hit-Fleets-Hard http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-Insurance-Rules-Could-Hit-Fleets-Hard Fleets and their insurers have been warned that new rules governing how quickly road crash claims should be settled will place additional burdens on them. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 23:55:15 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Warning-re-Tachograph-Requirement http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Warning-re-Tachograph-Requirement Retail Motor Industry Federation warns Fleets about Tachograph requirements for vehicles towing trailers Tue, 6 Oct 2009 18:30:23 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Fixed-Penalty-Prosed-for-Careless-Driving http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Fixed-Penalty-Prosed-for-Careless-Driving The proposal, which would allow the police to issue a roadside ticket for careless driving has been criticised by Magistrates' Association Tue, 6 Oct 2009 18:08:53 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Rules-of-Road-Ignorance-Identified-in-Company-Car-Driver-Survey http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Rules-of-Road-Ignorance-Identified-in-Company-Car-Driver-Survey An online survey of over 1,000 company car drivers has found that just 48% have read the Highway Code since passing their test Tue, 6 Oct 2009 17:58:01 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Fleets-Still-Leaving-Themselves-Exposed-to-Potential-Risks http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Fleets-Still-Leaving-Themselves-Exposed-to-Potential-Risks Despite efforts to improve risk management, fleets are still leaving themselves exposed to potential risks, according to report from Aviva. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:07:45 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=RAC-Report-eveals-worrying-extent-of-in-car-distraction http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=RAC-Report-eveals-worrying-extent-of-in-car-distraction More than a third (39%)of UK motorists are seriously distracted when driving, according to the 2009 RAC Report on Motoring Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:42:27 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Trial-Date-Set http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Trial-Date-Set Trial date set for first Corporate Manslaughter case Fri, 4 Sep 2009 15:37:25 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Fatigue-Ignored-By-Drivers http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Fatigue-Ignored-By-Drivers Too many drivers admit driving whilst fatigued Sun, 2 Aug 2009 12:13:32 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Illegal-Mobile-Phone-Use-Whilst-Driving-Still-Too-Prevalent http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Illegal-Mobile-Phone-Use-Whilst-Driving-Still-Too-Prevalent Drivers want more severe penalties to stop the danger of illegal use of mobile phones whilst driving Sun, 2 Aug 2009 11:09:17 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driving-Licence-Checks-Essential http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driving-Licence-Checks-Essential A recent case confirms the importance of companies having a strict regime of checking the Driving Licences of all employees driving at work Sun, 2 Aug 2009 10:45:01 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=UK-Road-Deaths-reach-Record-Low http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=UK-Road-Deaths-reach-Record-Low The number of people killed on UK roads has reached a record low, according to Government statistics. It still means, however, that on average, 7 people die unecessarily on UK roads every day. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:51:05 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Government-Drive-to-Cut-Deaths-Forces-the-Hand-of-Business http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Government-Drive-to-Cut-Deaths-Forces-the-Hand-of-Business A new Government consultation document aimed at reducing road deaths has highlighted the need for companies to ensure their driving at work policies are legally watertight. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:17:28 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Company-Car-Drivers-Urged-To-Question-Private-Parking-Fines http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Company-Car-Drivers-Urged-To-Question-Private-Parking-Fines Managers facing fines from private parking companies should question their legitimacy, according to an appeals specialist Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:15:31 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=DVLA-Postpones-Online-Licence-Checking-Plans http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=DVLA-Postpones-Online-Licence-Checking-Plans A simple, fast method of checking Driving Licences online with the DVLA has been shelved because of spending cuts by the Government Agency Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:02:01 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Local-authorities-will-be-given-new-powers-to-tackle-inconsiderate-and-dangerous-parking http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Local-authorities-will-be-given-new-powers-to-tackle-inconsiderate-and-dangerous-parking English Local Authorities will be able to tackle inconsiderate and dangerous parking without the need for for prohibitions to be indicated with specific traffic signs or road markings Tue, 12 May 2009 16:45:24 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Making-Britains-roads-the-safest-in-the-world http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Making-Britains-roads-the-safest-in-the-world Major overhaul of the driver training and testing process proposed Tue, 12 May 2009 16:12:01 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Motorists-warned-of-the-dangers-of-texting-at-the-wheel http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Motorists-warned-of-the-dangers-of-texting-at-the-wheel The dangers of texting while driving are highted in a new hard-hitting THINK! campaign Wed, 6 May 2009 22:06:53 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drivers-Face-Penalties-for-Driving-Licence-Offences http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drivers-Face-Penalties-for-Driving-Licence-Offences The RAC Foundation is warning millions of motorists they could face combined fines of almost a billion pounds because they have failed to change their driving licence details after moving home. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:52:33 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Mobile-Phones-Remain-a-Major-Concern http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Mobile-Phones-Remain-a-Major-Concern Companies are advised to ensure that they have a very clear, well documented policy on mobile phones. They must then ensure that all employees are aware of the policy and comply with it. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:16:53 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driver-distraction-is-a-huge-risk http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driver-distraction-is-a-huge-risk Driver distractions can be a 'huge hidden killer' and present a risk to employers who do not manage the risks effectively. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:37:28 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=1-million-copies-of--The-Official-Highway-Code-sold http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=1-million-copies-of--The-Official-Highway-Code-sold 1 million copies of 2007 edition of the Official Highway Code have been sold in the UK - are you one of the other 33 million UK road users without this life saving book. Sun, 8 Feb 2009 19:43:09 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drivers-feeling-unwell-cause-crashes http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drivers-feeling-unwell-cause-crashes According to new research there is a direct relation between driver illness and accident rates. Sun, 8 Feb 2009 19:22:49 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drink-Drivers-more-likely-to-be-caught-now-than-ever http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Drink-Drivers-more-likely-to-be-caught-now-than-ever 9,000 people arrested as part of nationwide police operation over the festive period Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:42:43 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Motorists-continue-to-flout-Mobile-Phone-Law http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Motorists-continue-to-flout-Mobile-Phone-Law A new survey has found that 36% of motorists still admit to using a hand held phone while driving Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:33:38 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-Act-increases-penalties-for-breaches-of-Health-and-Safety-Leislation http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-Act-increases-penalties-for-breaches-of-Health-and-Safety-Leislation The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 comes into force on 16th January 2009 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:31:28 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Poor-sighted-drivers-putting-road-users-at-risk http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Poor-sighted-drivers-putting-road-users-at-risk One in ten drivers have had an accident or near miss because they were not wearing their glasses whilst driving. 26% of drivers have not had their sight checked since they passed their test and half of these drivers believe that they would fail an eyesight test Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:30:21 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=DVLA-Launches-e-licence-checking-service http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=DVLA-Launches-e-licence-checking-service The DVLA has launched a new licence-checking service which allows companies to submit driving licence details on line and receive replies within 24 hours. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:45:19 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Consultation-document-seeks-views-on-measures-aimed-at-improving-compliance-levels-with-key-road-Safety-Laws http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Consultation-document-seeks-views-on-measures-aimed-at-improving-compliance-levels-with-key-road-Safety-Laws New legislation considered against drivers who speed, drive whilst under the influence of drink, fail to wear seat belts, drive whilst under the influence of drugs or who drive carelessly. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:29:12 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=It-may-not-be-safer-to-go-by-cycle http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=It-may-not-be-safer-to-go-by-cycle The number of cyclists injured in England has increased by almost a quarter in the last five years. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:34:32 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=A-timely-reminder-of-the-perils-of-drink-driving http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=A-timely-reminder-of-the-perils-of-drink-driving Police will target drivers found to be under the influsence of drink or drugs over the festive period Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:00:53 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=MAC-Launches-EDI-Accredited-course-for-Emergency-Response-Drivers http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=MAC-Launches-EDI-Accredited-course-for-Emergency-Response-Drivers MAC will launch its recently Accredited Course for Emergency Response Drivers at the Emergency Services Show on 19th - 20th November 2008 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:27:26 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=2007-Accident-Statistics-just-ublished http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=2007-Accident-Statistics-just-ublished Recently released Road Casualty Statistics for 2007 highlight need for action in relation to ‘At Work Driver' Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:13:10 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Young-at-work-drivers-under-the-spotlight http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Young-at-work-drivers-under-the-spotlight Young drivers and work-related driving are two of to-day's biggest road safety challenges Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:43:50 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Public-sector-failing-grey-flet-drivers http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Public-sector-failing-grey-flet-drivers Public sector organisations are failing to address their grey fleet risk, a leading road safety expert has claimed Tue, 7 Oct 2008 18:43:57 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Dangers-of-texting-whilst-driving-revealed http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Dangers-of-texting-whilst-driving-revealed New research shows that the effects of writing, reading and ignoring text messages impairs driving skills more than being drunk or 'high' on drugs Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:03:48 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Tougher-Penalties-for-Killer-Drivers http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Tougher-Penalties-for-Killer-Drivers Motorists who cause a fatal crash whilst driving without due care and attention may face up to 5 years in prison under new laws which came into effect this week Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:01:58 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Risk-of-Expired-Driving-Licences http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Risk-of-Expired-Driving-Licences A survey of nearly 2,000 drivers found that 45% of photocard licence holders do not know their licence's expiry date and around 90,000 are due for renewal this year Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:53:48 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-Appointment http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-Appointment One of the best known and respected individuals in the Driver Training and Assessment Industry joins MAC Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:37:59 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Poorly-trained-and-educated-drivers-are-costing-fleets-dearly http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Poorly-trained-and-educated-drivers-are-costing-fleets-dearly The RAC estimate that over 40,000 fleet breakdown call outs could be voided saving massive 'on' costs for fleet operators Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:22:20 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Learning-to-Drive-for-Life http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Learning-to-Drive-for-Life The Driving Standards Agency has published a Consultation Paper called 'Learning to Drive' Wed, 21 May 2008 16:07:01 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=The-Biggest-Killer http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=The-Biggest-Killer The real cost of Road Traffic Accidents Wed, 14 May 2008 22:07:43 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driver-money-saving-tips http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Driver-money-saving-tips The site to save your fleet serious money Thu, 1 May 2008 14:05:23 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-laws-for-killer-drivers http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-laws-for-killer-drivers Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:23:11 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Roads-to-be-given-Star-Rating http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Roads-to-be-given-Star-Rating A current project to rate the safety standard of UK roads Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:04:15 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Recycling http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Recycling Car industry must recycle more Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:02:26 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Mis-fuelling-on-the-increase http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Mis-fuelling-on-the-increase Drivers are increasingly placing the wrong fuel in their vehicles Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:30:24 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Senior-traffic-policeman-to-appear-in-court http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Senior-traffic-policeman-to-appear-in-court Med Hughes in alleged traffic offence Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:18:45 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=More-motorways-to-utilise-hard-shoulder-for-commuters http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=More-motorways-to-utilise-hard-shoulder-for-commuters The scheme to utilise the hard shoulder for commuters on the M42 will be extended to other motorways Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:03:23 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Satellite-Navigation-System-Tips http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Satellite-Navigation-System-Tips Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:12:18 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Winter-Check-List http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Winter-Check-List A simple check list for the winter months Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:39:30 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Pre-Budget-News---VED http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Pre-Budget-News---VED No change announced to the Vehicle Excise Duty. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:15:14 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Checking-Brakes http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=Checking-Brakes Car parts supplier offers video guide Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:37:01 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=April-2008---Changes-in-regulations http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=April-2008---Changes-in-regulations Blue light users will be affected by new legislation Tue, 9 Oct 2007 12:58:25 GMT http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-Website-Launched http://www.mac-hq.co.uk/news/?news=New-Website-Launched Welcome to the new MAC website, in this section we will constantly be updating you with the latest information regarding road risk. Please take the time to sign up for our regular newsletter so you don't miss out on current thinking and MAC offers Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:00:06 GMT