cyclists
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Latest News 23 Jun 2020New cycleway camera fines to be issued by post
Drivers caught on camera, ignoring parking and loading restrictions on new cycleways, will be sent a fine by post.
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Latest News 4 Jun 2020Government urged to re-issue guidance for ‘forgotten’ commercial fleets
As authorities bid to encourage cycling and walking, freight has been ‘completely overlooked’.
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Blog 20 Aug 2019
Cycling safety - preventing fatalities for e-bike and electric scooter users
By Emily Hardy, road safety expert at Brigade Electronics UK
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Truck News 9 Aug 2017
Out-of-hours deliveries could create fatality hazards
Out-of-hours deliveries could lead to more death on our roads if safety is not given top priority, says SteerSafe.
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Truck News 28 Jul 2017
Sentinal enhances Bike Hotspot system with LED warning sign
Sentinel Systems has developed a new LED sign for its Bike Hotspot system, to help reduce the number of accidents involving cyclists and commercial vehicles.
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Latest News 25 Jan 2017TfL consultation marks next step in plans to rid London of dangerous lorries
Transport for London has launched the first consultation into the use of its world-first ‘zero to five star’ Direct Vision Standard for HGVs operating in the capital.
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Truck News 30 Sep 2016Mayor of London proposes safety star rating for HGVs in London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced proposals for a 'star rating' for driver vision.
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Truck News 28 Sep 2016
Fleet operator says cycling groups should stop ‘playing the victim’
Cycling groups should stop moaning and start educating their members, rather than criticising the latest Government road safety campaign.
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Latest News 26 Sep 2016
Cyclists urged to ‘hang back’ from HGVs
Cyclists urged to hang back from lorries to cut the number of crashes and improve cycling safety.
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Truck News 5 Apr 2016
Sentinel to offer no-obligation safety system trials
Sentinel Systems is offering the chance to experience its range of vehicle and camera safety solutions with a no-obligation trial of its systems.
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Truck News 17 Mar 2016Lower side window now available as a retro-fit for MAN trucks
Responding to safety calls in London, a lower side window is now available for retrofitting on selected recent MAN trucks.
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Truck News 16 Feb 2016Cemex UK opts for DAF tippers with ‘Vision’ doors
Cemex UK has opted for ‘Vision’ doors, on six of its 15 new DAF tippers to give its drivers better visibility of cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Latest News 10 Feb 2016
London cycle proposals must consider all road users, says FTA
The Freight Transport Association says the Mayor of London’s proposals for major new bike routes across the capital must consider the impact on all road users.
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Truck News 25 Jan 201620,000th driver completes London Safe Urban Driving course
20,000 UK licensed HGV drivers have now taken Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Safe Urban Driving course.
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Truck News 25 Jan 2016
Mayor of London proposes compulsory lower side window on trucks in London
The Mayor of London is proposing mandatory fit of lower side windows in commercial vehicles entering the capital.
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Truck News 24 Aug 2015Is banning trucks in cities using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?
Government’s muted ban to improve cyclist safety might not be best approach
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Truck News 17 Aug 2015London cyclists ‘play chicken with their lives’
Commercial Fleet takes a ride through the capital in the latest cyclist-aware Volvo truck.
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Truck News 17 Aug 2015Cyclist alert device for truck drivers set for national roll out after York trials
A new cycle safety initiative is set to roll out nationally, after trials with a number of fleets in York.
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Truck News 17 Apr 2015Mercedes-Benz develops camera system to improve cyclist visibility
With the toll of road deaths amongst cyclists continuing to rise, Mercedes-Benz is leading a new push to make people on bicycles more visible to truck drivers.
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