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Driver's plea

5th August 2004, Page 7
5th August 2004
Page 7
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

Truck driver William lshani, accused of causing the death of a family on the Ml, has denied falling asleep at the wheel at Luton Crown Court.

Fraud figures

The DTI says 371 firms were wound up and 1,527 directors disqualified last year because of alleged fraud.

Slow progress

Caravan owners have slammed plans restricting them to the slow lane on the M5 in an experiment to cut congestion. They fear they will be stuck behind HGVs with a 56mph limit.

Hazard redudion

The FTA says some parcel carriers have reduced the range of items carried, or carry only so-called limited quantities' of hazardous items following the introduction of new regulations.

Real deal

Thales has won the contract to design and build Scotland's first truck-driving training simulators.

Phone falls

Government figures show the use of handheld mobile phones by car drivers has fallen 21%, and for other drivers by 22%, since it became an offence to use them while driving last December.

New moves

Khalld VVazir, director of lveco's used truck division, is to join Renault Trucks as its aftermarket director. He replaces John Hurley.

Tags

Organisations: Luton Crown Court
People: John Hurley, William

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