The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on the reduction of speed limits in residential areas to 20mph in an effort to create safer roads. Although the new limits will mostly affect residential areas, roads regularly used for active travel will also be included. The Welsh government believes that reducing the speed limits could: Reduce … Read more

FORS has reported record numbers of Gold and Silver members Gold membership has exceeded 320, while the number of Silver-accredited members stands at 1,650 Growth is a positive sign ahead of version 6 of the FORS Standard being published later this year for implementation in July 2022 It’s not just Team GB that has been … Read more

FORS has announced that all its classroom-based manager training courses will now be held as online webinars as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and government restrictions. From 1 April 2020 FORS Professional Practitioner workshops, FORS Professional Car and Van Fleet Management Essentials, FORS Professional HGV/PCV Fleet Management Essentials, and FORS Professional Collision Management will … Read more

The Department for Transport has put in place temporary changes in professional driver qualification requirements recognising that it may currently be difficult for drivers to complete the required training. Bus and lorry drivers who are unable to complete their 35 hours periodic training within their five year window due to the Coronavirus will be allowed … Read more