The law and mobile phones
Mobile phones: the only safe way to use one It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. From 27 February 2007, there is a fixed penalty fine
Mobile phones: the only safe way to use one It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. From 27 February 2007, there is a fixed penalty fine
In Scotland it is illegal to smoke in commercial vehicles. The Smoking, Health and Social Care Bill came into force in March 2006. Businesses based in England but operating north
Check licences: and keep an audit trail When was the last time you checked your employees’ driving licences? It’s worth keeping track: a survey by the Association of British Drivers
Audi A6 Allroad Audi A6 Allroad quattro 2.7 TDI Tiptronic What is it? Posh country estate car with extra kudos thanks to its off-road driving ability. What’s hot? On-road pace
Don’t lose out to the taxman The government has revealed three common mistakes that are costing companies and their drivers money. First: not using the P11D price of a vehicle
Congestion Charge operates Monday to Friday From 19 February 2007, the London congestion charge requires drivers to pay £8 per day if they wish to drive through west and central
Make sure van is fit for purpose By Lombard’s Matt Dale Vans require greater care and thought than passenger cars before ordering. Much of this is due to the increasing
More aspects of daily life are becoming ‘pay as you go’: mobile phones, satellite TV, road tolls, congestion charging – So why not vans? For smaller businesses, a ‘pay as you go’
Establish a relationship with your local company By National Car Rental’s Lorraine Farnon Need cars for occasional business use? Probably. Considered daily rental? Possibly not. Daily rental vehicles are a
Relax: take a break from driving every two hours Seven deaths a week are caused by driver tiredness, says the Department of Transport. Tiredness behind the wheel is just as
Ensure you have a risk management plan Although the government has yet to decide on a definite date for its introduction, the draft Corporate Manslaughter Bill could see prosecution of
Van drivers: seat belts compulsory It is compulsory for all drivers and front-seat passengers to wear seatbelts. And for back-seat passengers to wear seatbelts where available. Other legislation also requires
Fuel rates: used to reimburse business mileage IF you have come to this page looking for the latest Advisory Fuel Rates you need to go here: Company car business mileage
VAT is payable on fuel provided for private use Some businesses pay for the fuel used by company car drivers during private mileage. When this happens, the company has to
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