Collision Avoidance on Vans – new safety ratings

By |2023-03-03T09:45:38+00:00March 3rd, 2023|Van Law, Van management, Van News|

To reduce the threat that vans pose to other road users, EURO NCAP and Thatcham Research have released updated ratings for 18 best-selling commercial vans giving `a weighted focus on the ‘active’ crash avoidance systems on vans – systems that help to avoid or reduce the severity of crashes. In 2019, just 12.8% of new vans registered had autonomous emergency braking as standard, compared with 62% of new cars.

Brigade launches van safety solutions

By |2022-09-12T10:40:44+01:00September 12th, 2022|Van Accessories, Van management, Van News|

Brigade Van has been developed to address the challenges faced by van operators and provide a range of high-quality vehicle safety solutions that will reduce the risk of collisions, eliminate blind spots, cut insurance premiums, encourage driver best practice and serve as a deterrent against theft, vandalism and insurance scams.

Vehicle safety should be top of the agenda for all van operators

By |2023-11-10T11:14:25+00:00April 5th, 2022|CV Show, Van News|

Eliminating blind spots to prevent deaths, injuries and damage has long been a critical issue for HGVs and fleet operators. Indeed, the Direct Vision Standard stipulates that vehicles weighing more than 12 tonnes require a permit to drive in Greater London and must meet the minimum star requirements as set out by the regulations. This includes fitting commercial vehicle safety systems, such as cameras and sensors, if the vehicle does not meet the minimum one-star rating.

How safe is your van?

By |2020-12-14T10:08:41+00:00December 14th, 2020|Van News|

Data from 2018 showed vans were involved in more accidents that resulted in fatal injuries to other road users, per mile travelled, than any other type of vehicle on the UK’s roads. Between 2013 and 2018, collisions involving vans were responsible for a 14% increase in the number of serious injuries to pedestrians, car occupants, and van occupants. Cyclist casualties also rose by 22%.

Act now or face tougher laws, van users told

By |2015-04-14T09:57:56+01:00April 14th, 2015|Van News|

Van sales are on the up largely thanks to a spike in internet shopping A study of the tremendous boom in van sales this year has put the increase down to a steady rise in home shopping and deliveries. Online sales in the UK hit £103bn last year, according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, creating a [...]

Safety first…second. Or not at all?

By |2015-11-13T18:09:05+00:00December 2nd, 2014|Driving offences, Van Law|

Unfortunately it is no surprise to see mobile phones topping the list as the number one driving distraction SMALLER business van fleets are putting safety on the back seat and not being proactive to protect themselves from potentially huge claims, according to a survey. Brake and Licence Bureau questioned 228 fleets about driver education and the topics they [...]

BRAKE seminar on keeping your business vans fit for the road

By |2015-09-15T16:32:30+01:00May 21st, 2014|Van News|

Businesses have a duty of care to ensure that they take every precaution to ensure their vehicles are safe HOW safe are your business vans? And do you understand your duty of care to ensure that your business vehicles are safe and fit for purpose? All at-work drivers and business van managers have a responsibility to make sure [...]

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