The Department of Transport has now published National Statistics on road casualties in Great Britain in 2007, which relate to casualties in crashes reported to the police. The encouraging news is that Road Deaths fell below 3,000 for the first time in recent years, meaning that 2007 ended with 2,943; still too high but another step in the right direction.
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Whilst we complain about the spiralling cost of petrol or diesel, many drivers waste fuel every day as soon as they step into their vehicle. Follow these few common sense tips and be happy in the knowledge that the taxman will be the only loser!
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The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 |
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The act introduces a new offence of corporate manslaughter and applies to companies but not individuals, e.g. directors. It replaces the common law offence of manslaughter by gross negligence for companies. It is vitally important that companies understand the implications for their business.
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Tailgating and rear end collisions |
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New research by UK Brake suggests that at-work drivers are significantly more likely to tailgate than other drivers.
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Corporate Manslaughter Act could hit company car drivers |
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning that freight transport firms, and businesses which provide their employees with company cars, are most at risk from prosecution under the Corporate Manslaughter Act, which comes into force on 6 April 2008.
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