Light Commercial Vehicles are failing their first MOT at twice the rate of cars, according to new analysis from TyreSafe using Verifleet data. 

In 2024, more than 1.6 million Penalty Charge Notices were issued for contravention code 01 — covering both single and double yellow lines — according to a Freedom of Information request by The AA. Despite this, new AA research shows that 37% of drivers have parked on double yellow lines at least once, while 63% say they never have; 27% admit to doing so occasionally, and 1 in 10 say they do so more often.

Tailgating has once again been ranked the most annoying behaviour encountered on the roads, with more than a quarter of drivers citing it as their top frustration, according to new research by the AA.

New research suggests that businesses running electric vans are putting them to work on longer routes than many had expected. The 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer asked fleet operators who already use electric vans, or plan to do so, whether they anticipated vehicles covering more or fewer than 100 miles per day.

A third (30%) of drivers would prefer to sit in hours of Bank Holiday traffic than hit a pothole, while a quarter (24%) said they would rather be slapped with a costly parking ticket, according to new research from Mercedes-Benz Vans Under the Bonnet report.

3ti Energy Hubs has announced the sale of its solar car park construction business to Phoenix Renewables in a strategic move that will allow the company to concentrate solely on its solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs.

Leinfelden-Echterdingen - Alongside the decision to embrace e-mobility, fleet operators face numerous additional questions, especially concerning the necessary charging infrastructure at their depots. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has developed a holistic ecosystem including consulting and infrastructure services to support customers in this area. Mercedes-Benz Trucks is now offering its customers the purchase of fast-charging stations from its dealerships, in addition to battery-electric vehicles.  The "Depot Charging" package includes consultation, hardware sales, and technical service. Qualified Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners can also carry out the installation on request.

To mark National Lorry Week 2024, one of the UK’s leading motorway service providers, Welcome Break, announced a number of significant upgrades aimed at improving the safety and well-being of HGV drivers. This initiative underscores the brand’s commitment to supporting the more than 440,000 HGV drivers who park overnight and over 6 million who visit its sites each year.

New studies confirm that drivers who have gone from the UK and visited Europe find that European roads are much better than their British counterparts.

Starting in 2025, drivers are at greater risk of being caught using their mobile phones while behind the wheel. In an effort to enhance road safety and tackle dangerous drivers, police are rolling out AI-powered cameras that are capable of monitoring driver behaviour. 

Recent research from the RAC has found that a shocking 81% of drivers say they regularly see people excessively speeding across all types of roads. However, the majority of this was on motorways; four out of five said it was also a common sight on 20mph and 30mph roads. 

The Government is updating driving licence regulations to ensure that heavier electric vans have the same allowances as their petrol and diesel equivalents.