The Highway Code – Update on Mobile Phone Use Rules
As of 25th March 2022, rules in The Highway Code are coming into force to make any hand-held use of a mobile phone while driving illegal, except in limited circumstances.
Read MoreALLMI Smart Cards – CSCS Check App
As you may be aware, CSCS is releasing its new ‘Smart Check App’ at the start of April 2022. The CSCS Smart Check app aims to radically improve the construction industry’s card checking procedures, preventing fraud and improving site safety.
Read MoreImportant Updates to The Highway Code – What You Need To Know
The Highway Code has recently changed to include clearer guidance on the hierarchy of road users, pedestrian crossings, priorities at junctions and more. This guidance is aimed to keep all road users and pedestrians as safe as possible, and as a leading transport compliance company, Total Compliance is here to explain how the rules will affect commercial drivers.
Read More5 Reasons Why You Should Get DVSA Earned Recognition
DVSA Earned Recognition (DVSA ER) is for operators but do you understand it, and do you know why you should get it for your business? Total Compliance has come up with our top 5 Reasons your operation would benefit from this industry accreditation. Exemplary Operator Status Your business is recognised by the enforcement authorities as…
Read MoreHere to help during the Coronavirus..
During these difficult times, referred to in various ways – Coronavirus, Covid-19, Pandemic, lockdown and so on – we are all going through the same thing however in different ways. It is like we are all in the same boat however sailing different routes! Therefore we wanted to reach out to people, particularly those in…
Read MoreFuel Efficient Driving
When we learn to drive we follow all the rules and drive in a way that fuel efficient and we think about safety. However we all get into habits and unless they are pointed out to us, we usually keep doing them. Fuel efficient driving, defensive driving and reducing the company’s carbon footprint are topics…
Read MoreDifference between Pelican, Puffin and Zebra Crossing?
Do you know the difference between the crossings? Experienced drivers still ask the question when we talk about crossings in trainings. It has come up in Driver CPC and Transport Manager Refresher Courses. Information in the Highway Code gives this general information at all crossings: When using any type of crossing you should always check…
Read MoreFORS Silver Noise Pollution
FORS Silver and the noise pollution section known as S7, seems to confuse people and a regular question we get asked is about the ‘noise impact assessment’. Companies have been paying out for machines to measure sound that need to be calibrated. It is fine to do this if you are going to make use…
Read MoreDrink Driving & Sleeping While Inebriated in Your Vehicle
We all know that drink driving is illegal when over the limit. When training though we often get asked questions because people are not clear on some of the laws. In England and Wales the limit for drivers is 35 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath, and 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood,…
Read MoreHistory of the Tachograph
Most people within the transport industry believe that tachographs have been a recent introduction, and so as we are asked a question about tachographs daily, we thought it would be a good idea to do some research into the tachograph. Tachographs were originally introduced for the trains as a way to record any irregularities, and…
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