--- title: Romex Blog description: Read about the latest news and views on Driver Distraction Prevention and Lone Worker Protection | Romex --- ![romex logo](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2535135584.png?width=1000&height=299&name=file-2535135584.png) - [Home](https://www.romexworld.com) - [What We Do](https://www.romexworld.com/what-we-do) - [Who We Supply](https://www.romexworld.com/who-we-supply) - [Prospect Housing Video](https://www.romexworld.com/prospect-housing-video) - [LAPA Security Video](https://www.romexworld.com/lapa-security-video) - [JDR Lift Services Video](https://www.romexworld.com/jdr-lift-services-video) - [Privacy & Cookie Policy](https://www.romexworld.com/privacy-cookie-policy) - [Features & Benefits](https://www.romexworld.com/prevent-mobile-phone-distraction) - [Business Mileage Reports](https://www.romexworld.com/generating-business-mileage-reports) - [Installing MyFix](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-install-myfix) - [Using MyFix](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-use-myfix) - [Driver Protection](https://www.romexworld.com/driver-distraction-protection) - [The Mobile Gun Video](https://www.romexworld.com/the-mobile-gun-video) - [Weightmans Video](https://www.romexworld.com/weightmans-video) - [Thames Water Video](https://www.romexworld.com/thames-water-video) - [Tracy Squire Video](https://www.romexworld.com/tracy-squire-video) - [Save Lives Video](https://www.romexworld.com/save-lives-video) - [Simon Barrett Video](https://www.romexworld.com/simon-barrett-video) - [News](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog) [![FREE PILOT](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/271178/fba61494-b9a1-4fc2-a5d5-245ec8336862.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/271178/fba61494-b9a1-4fc2-a5d5-245ec8336862) [Keeping Your Drivers Legal: Distracted Driving and Mobile Phone Laws in Britain You Need to Know](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/keeping-your-drivers-legal-distracted-driving-and-mobile-phone-laws-in-britain-you-need-to-know) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Sep 16, 2020 - [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/mobile%20phone%20law-1.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/keeping-your-drivers-legal-distracted-driving-and-mobile-phone-laws-in-britain-you-need-to-know) Distracted driving in the UK has never been allowed, and the penalties are devastating. Yet, many people still break the law every day, and more drivers now think making a call behind the wheel is acceptable than [in 2014](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/mobile-phone-sanctions-need-tougher-reinforcement/). [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/keeping-your-drivers-legal-distracted-driving-and-mobile-phone-laws-in-britain-you-need-to-know) --- [7 Ways to Manage a Mobile Workforce](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/your-blog-post-title-here7-ways-to-manage-a-mobile-workforce) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Aug 18, 2020 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/manage%20a%20mobile%20workforce-1.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/your-blog-post-title-here7-ways-to-manage-a-mobile-workforce) [Only 6%](https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45253060) of individuals in the UK have the traditional 9 am to 5 pm jobs. The workplace is increasingly changing, and the workers are embracing new ideas. Remote and mobile working has become the norm for most companies.   [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/your-blog-post-title-here7-ways-to-manage-a-mobile-workforce) --- [Distracted Driving: How to Stop Texting While on the Road](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/distracted-driving-how-to-stop-texting-while-on-the-road) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Jul 14, 2020 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [stop texting](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/stop-texting), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![distracted driving](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/distracted-1.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/distracted-driving-how-to-stop-texting-while-on-the-road) Did you know that [9 people](https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/index.html) are killed every day a result of distracted driving? [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/distracted-driving-how-to-stop-texting-while-on-the-road) --- [DNT TXT N DRIVE: 7 Eye-Opening Facts About Texting and Driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/dnt-txt-n-drive-7-eye-opening-facts-about-texting-and-driving) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Mar 10, 2020 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [mobile workforce](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/factsabouttextinganddriving.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/dnt-txt-n-drive-7-eye-opening-facts-about-texting-and-driving) You've seen the heart-wrenching commercials and the signs on the highway, so by this point, you know that texting and driving do not mix. But somehow you still manage to find yourself glancing at your phone or quickly replying to a text.  [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/dnt-txt-n-drive-7-eye-opening-facts-about-texting-and-driving) --- [An Easy Guide to Doing Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/an-easy-guide-to-doing-mobile-workforce-management) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Sep 13, 2019 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management) [![mobile workforce management](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/mobile%20workforce%20management.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/an-easy-guide-to-doing-mobile-workforce-management) Employees are one of the most valuable assets any company possesses. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/an-easy-guide-to-doing-mobile-workforce-management) --- [Dangerous Driving: 5 of the Most Dangerous Driving Distractions and How to Avoid Them](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/dangerous-driving-5-of-the-most-dangerous-driving-distractions-and-how-to-avoid-them) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Jul 15, 2019 - [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction) [![Driving Distractions](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Driving%20Distractions.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/dangerous-driving-5-of-the-most-dangerous-driving-distractions-and-how-to-avoid-them) Distracted driving accounts for a high proportion of fatal car crashes and the sad truth is that most of these fatalities result from easily preventable causes. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/dangerous-driving-5-of-the-most-dangerous-driving-distractions-and-how-to-avoid-them) --- [6 Reasons to Use Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/6-reasons-to-use-mobile-workforce-management) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Jun 14, 2019 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management), [mobile worker](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-worker), [mobile workforce](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce) [![mobile workforce](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/mobile%20workforce.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/6-reasons-to-use-mobile-workforce-management) The way we manage our companies is changing. Old methods are proving to be less effective and result in more loss than the new management tools available to us today. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/6-reasons-to-use-mobile-workforce-management) --- [What You Should Know About Workplace Privacy and Employee Monitoring](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/what-you-should-know-about-workplace-privacy-and-employee-monitoring) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - May 8, 2019 - [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management), [mobile worker](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-worker) [![workplace privacy and employee monitoring (1)](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/workplace%20privacy%20and%20employee%20monitoring%20(1).jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/what-you-should-know-about-workplace-privacy-and-employee-monitoring) You by-and-large [trust your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/hiring-responsible-drivers-5-tips-for-your-recruitment-process), or they wouldn't work for you. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/what-you-should-know-about-workplace-privacy-and-employee-monitoring) --- [Everything UK Employers Need to Know About Fatigue and Driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/everything-uk-employers-need-to-know-about-fatigue-and-driving) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Apr 10, 2019 - [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety), [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management), [mobile worker](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-worker) [![fatigue](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/fatigue.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/everything-uk-employers-need-to-know-about-fatigue-and-driving) [13% of drivers](https://www.driving.co.uk/news/one-eight-motorists-admit-fallen-asleep-driving/) admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel and [1 in 5](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dr-michael-j-breus/the-dangers-of-drowsy-dri_b_901650.html) fatal accidents in the UK is related to driving tired.  [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/everything-uk-employers-need-to-know-about-fatigue-and-driving) --- [Hiring Responsible Drivers: 5 Tips for Your Recruitment Process](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/hiring-responsible-drivers-5-tips-for-your-recruitment-process) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Mar 15, 2019 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management) [![responsible drivers](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/responsible%20drivers.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/hiring-responsible-drivers-5-tips-for-your-recruitment-process) Talking to the average semi-truck driver, you'll find that they're used to driving up to [3,000 miles a week](https://www.auto.edu/blog/13-solid-stats-about-driving-a-semi-truck-for-a-living/). While you might only need to have your drivers moving supplies a few hundred miles a week, responsible drivers can take on those miles without incident. If you're looking to recruit the best drivers out there, you need to weed out distracted and reckless drivers from the talent pool. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/hiring-responsible-drivers-5-tips-for-your-recruitment-process) --- [9 Management Tips to Ensure You Have Happy Drivers](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/9-management-tips-to-ensure-you-have-happy-drivers) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Feb 14, 2019 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management), [mobile worker](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-worker) [![happy drivers](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/happy%20drivers.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/9-management-tips-to-ensure-you-have-happy-drivers) Out of 3.82 million small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United Kingdom, a whopping [67% report difficulties](https://smallbusiness.co.uk/sme-bosses-retention-difficulties-2543043/) trying to hire and retain talented employees.  [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/9-management-tips-to-ensure-you-have-happy-drivers) --- [8 Challenges of Managing a Mobile Worker](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/8-challenges-of-managing-a-mobile-worker) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Jan 16, 2019 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management), [mobile worker](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-worker) [![mobile worker](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/mobile%20worker.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/8-challenges-of-managing-a-mobile-worker) Is your company consider switching to a mobile worker? There are many benefits of allowing your employees to work remote. Yet many managers seem to get intimidated by the idea of free-roaming employees.  [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/8-challenges-of-managing-a-mobile-worker) --- [How to Eliminate Phone Distraction While Driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/how-to-eliminate-phone-distraction-while-driving) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Dec 20, 2018 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone), [stop texting](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/stop-texting), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving) [![phone distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/phone%20distraction.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/how-to-eliminate-phone-distraction-while-driving) In the UK, [it's illegal](https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law) for people to hold a cell phone while they're in the process of driving a vehicle. If they get caught doing it, they can be fined £200 and given 6 penalty points, and in some cases, they can even lose their license.  [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/how-to-eliminate-phone-distraction-while-driving) --- [Visual, Cognitive, Manual: A Guide to the Types of Distracted Driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/visual-cognitive-manual-a-guide-to-the-types-of-distracted-driving) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Nov 14, 2018 [![Image_1](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Image_1.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/visual-cognitive-manual-a-guide-to-the-types-of-distracted-driving) While it's been a problem since the arrival of the first automobile, distracted driving has only gotten worse in recent years. This is due, in large part, to the many forms of modern technology which surround us. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/visual-cognitive-manual-a-guide-to-the-types-of-distracted-driving) --- [Overcoming the Mobile Menace](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/overcoming-the-mobile-menace) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Sep 4, 2017 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone) [![Screen Shot 2017-09-04 at 11.20.52.png](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-04%20at%2011.20.52.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/overcoming-the-mobile-menace) In July of this year Kent Police caught 37 drivers using their mobile phones. In the same month the RAC’s research showed only 60% of drivers would stop using their phones while driving voluntarily even if they knew these could cause accidents. The RAC says “it was surprised the figure was not signifciantly higher given that consequences can be so severe in terms of the impact on human life." To find out more about this read “Overcoming the Mobile Phone Menace with an App” an interview with Romex’s Sales Director, Steve Arscott in the September issue of the award-winning **Roadway Magazine**, the journal of the RHA Road Haulage Association. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/overcoming-the-mobile-menace) --- [Thousands more drivers caught using their phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/thousands-more-drivers-caught-using-their-phones) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - May 31, 2017 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone), [stop texting](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/stop-texting), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![c50c7890f23855eb6fb53825eabc88e1d2e41305d34490940e8193c2308e513a_3965422.jpg](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/c50c7890f23855eb6fb53825eabc88e1d2e41305d34490940e8193c2308e513a_3965422.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/thousands-more-drivers-caught-using-their-phones) --- **INTRODUCTION:** [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/thousands-more-drivers-caught-using-their-phones) --- [Motorists caught using mobile phones hits record high](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/motorists-caught-using-mobile-phones-hits-record-high) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - May 30, 2017 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone) [![image007-1.jpg](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/image007-1.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/motorists-caught-using-mobile-phones-hits-record-high) --- **INTRODUCTION:** [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/motorists-caught-using-mobile-phones-hits-record-high) --- [Video: Crispin Kenyon of Weightmans LLP Talks Driver Distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-crispin-kenyon-of-weightmans-llp-talks-driver-distraction) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Oct 7, 2015 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.18.24.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-crispin-kenyon-of-weightmans-llp-talks-driver-distraction) [![Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.18.24](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.18.24.png?width=650&name=Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.18.24.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/crispin-kenyon-weightmans) [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-crispin-kenyon-of-weightmans-llp-talks-driver-distraction) --- [Video: Martin Baggs CEO of Thames Water Discusses Driver Protection](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-martin-baggs-ceo-of-thames-water-disucsses-driver-protection) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Oct 6, 2015 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.30.07.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-martin-baggs-ceo-of-thames-water-disucsses-driver-protection) Martin Baggs, CEO of Thames Water gives us his thoughts on Romex Driver Protection. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-martin-baggs-ceo-of-thames-water-disucsses-driver-protection) --- [Video: How JDR Lifts Does Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-how-jdr-lifts-does-mobile-workforce-management) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Oct 5, 2015 - [timesheets](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/timesheets), [business mileage compliance](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/business-mileage-compliance), [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.35.59.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-how-jdr-lifts-does-mobile-workforce-management) [![Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.35.59](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.35.59.png?width=650&name=Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.35.59.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/jdr-lift-services)JDR are an independent lift contractor what we have been working with over the past six months on improving their [mobile workforce managament](https://www.romexworld.com/blog/mobile-workforce-management-guide-2015) procedures – this video is a testimonial from them on our products and how Romex has helped improved his business. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-how-jdr-lifts-does-mobile-workforce-management) --- [Romex’s Driver Protection App awarded Highly Recommended by TRL](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/romexs-driver-protection-app-awarded-highly-recommended-by-trl) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - May 11, 2015 - [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-05-11_14.35.17.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/romexs-driver-protection-app-awarded-highly-recommended-by-trl) ![Screenshot_2015-05-11_14.35.17](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-05-11_14.35.17.png?width=621&name=Screenshot_2015-05-11_14.35.17.png) [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/romexs-driver-protection-app-awarded-highly-recommended-by-trl) --- [Ignore HMRC Compliance And The TaxMan Cometh!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352828/Ignore-HMRC-Compliance-And-The-TaxMan-Cometh) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Apr 7, 2015 - [hmrc compliance](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/hmrc-compliance), [business mileage compliance](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/business-mileage-compliance) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-384493403-jpg/images/imgres.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352828/Ignore-HMRC-Compliance-And-The-TaxMan-Cometh) According to industry experts including The Miles Consultancy, Fleet Innovations and Web Expenses, employees routinely exaggerate their business mileage claims by either rounding up the mileage on journeys they have made or adding in ‘phantom’ journeys they have not made. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352828/Ignore-HMRC-Compliance-And-The-TaxMan-Cometh) --- [How To Look After Your Lone Workers](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-look-after-your-lone-workers) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Mar 23, 2015 - [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-52066308-png/images/loneworker.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-look-after-your-lone-workers) ![loneworker](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-52066308-png/images/loneworker.png) Under the [Health and Safety](https://www.romexworld.com/solutions/health-and-safety-compliance) at Work Act (1974) employers have to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all employees while at work. This establishes the [Duty of Care](https://www.romexworld.com/blog/business-mileage-duty-of-care) employers have to their employees which according to ACAS, means employers “should take all steps which are reasonably possible to ensure their health, safety and wellbeing". [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-look-after-your-lone-workers) --- [Health and Safety For Local Authorities](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/health-and-safety-for-local-authorities) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Mar 10, 2015 - [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-52066308-png/images/loneworker.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/health-and-safety-for-local-authorities) ![loneworker](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-52066308-png/images/loneworker.png?width=410&name=loneworker.png) We were delighted to be asked to provide an editorial piece recently for **[LAPV](http://www.lapv.co.uk/)** also known as Local Authority Plan and Vehicles.  This is a key target sector for our business for many reasons but namely the **[Health and Safety](https://www.romexworld.com/solutions/health-and-safety-compliance)** implications of lone workers and those driving company vehicles whether it’s a car, bus or lorry.  Our range of solutions were created to protect both employers and employees; employees as they go about their daily tasks and employers from prosecution for failing to protect their staff. In our **[article](http://ebooks.hgluk.com/~production/ebooks/LAPV/LAPV_december_2014/pageflip.html)** we discuss whether a mobile phone is an essential business tool or a hazard and highlight details of the **[Health & Safety](https://www.romexworld.com/solutions/health-and-safety-compliance)** at Work Act (1974) that requires employers to ensure the Health and Safety of all their workers whilst at work. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/health-and-safety-for-local-authorities) --- [Using technology to reduce business mileage and improve duty of care](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/business-mileage-duty-of-care) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Feb 26, 2015 - [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2541279108.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/business-mileage-duty-of-care) ![jaymantri](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2541279108.png?width=627&name=file-2541279108.png) The convergence of existing technology and the correct utilization of existing business assets is, in the current climate, a topic for much discussion.  Industry statistics have shown that smart phones are the largest growth area of the mobile industry with mobile phone technology advancing so far in recent years that there is very little we cannot do from our mobile phones, no matter what your profession. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/business-mileage-duty-of-care) --- [Workforce productivity up, downtime down…thanks to a mobile app?](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/improve-workforce-productivity) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Feb 5, 2015 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2329333998.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/improve-workforce-productivity) ![remote-worker-360](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2329333998.jpg?width=626&name=file-2329333998.jpg) Adept use of technology can make mobile workers measurable and also increase workforce productivity. But this is still early days and is really only being utilised in some industries. In our new management brief – Mobile Workforce Management Guide 2015 – we detail the results of an IBM survey where participants were asked to “estimate the extent to which mobility has improved overall workforce productivity today.”  Interestingly, in three years time 40% expect improvements of 10-20% and 36% are looking for improvements of greater than 20%. The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at The University of Sheffield, a UK-based research consortium, has developed a prototype for improving the workforce productivity of maintenance and repair operations in sectors such as aerospace, shipping, oil and gas. Using a combination of augmented reality and robotics, it is able to bring critical information and remote expertise directly to field engineers. Early use of the system has yielded reductions in capital expenditure from 3 to 7 per cent, increased production between 8 and 15 per cent and achieved 10 to 25 per cent operating cost savings. This is a great example of the adept use of technology to increase workforce productivity, reduce costs and in turn protect employees. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/improve-workforce-productivity) --- [Driver Distraction: We’ve had enough – time to lay out the facts!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/driver-distraction-infographic) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Jan 21, 2015 - [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2374867626.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/driver-distraction-infographic) ![driverdistraction_(3)_2](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2374867626.png) ## New Infographic When will businesses take the lead by banning mobile phone use whilst driving? [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/driver-distraction-infographic) --- [Mobile Workforce Management Guide 2015](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/mobile-workforce-management-guide-2015) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Jan 12, 2015 [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2323543680.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/mobile-workforce-management-guide-2015) ![FreeDownload_(3)](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2323543680.png?width=211&name=file-2323543680.png) In 2015 the world’s mobile worker population will reach 1.3 billion representing 37.2% of the workforce according to a forecast from the International Data Corporation. To this end we have created "**[Mobile Workforce Management Guide 2015](https://www.romexworld.com/mobile-worker)**" available for download from our site. This paper explores all aspects of a mobile workforce - the definition, looking at workforce adoption trends, the devices used and importance of digital deployment within companies around the globe. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/mobile-workforce-management-guide-2015) --- [10 Reasons Why Your Mobile Workforce Will Love Romex](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/10-reasons-why-your-employees-will-love-romex) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jan 8, 2015 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2318765114.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/10-reasons-why-your-employees-will-love-romex) ![Screenshot_2015-01-08_14.37.22](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2318765114.png?width=229&name=file-2318765114.png)It is very important to us to get our target audiences to understand the true benefits of our [Romex Mobile Workforce Management solution](https://www.romexworld.com/). To this end we have examined the marketplace, talked to your customers and understood their problems and developed our technology to deliver the solutions. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/10-reasons-why-your-employees-will-love-romex) --- [Why Mobile Apps Are The New Telematics...And More!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/why-mobile-apps-are-the-new-telematics...and-more) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Dec 18, 2014 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2240869506.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/why-mobile-apps-are-the-new-telematics...and-more) ![Why Mobile Apps are the new telematics](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2240869506.jpg "Why Mobile Apps are the new telematics") What is interesting working with our clients is discovering how after even a short space of time our [mobile apps](https://www.romexworld.com/blog/mobile-workforce-management-app-versus-in-vehicle-telematics) has made a difference to not only the efficiency of their working practices but also enables them to be Health & Safety compliant, validate their service levels and benefit financially. Two case studies I will feature in this blog are [Amalgamated Lifts](https://www.romexworld.com/case-study/amalgamated-lifts) and [LAPA Security](https://www.romexworld.com/case-studies).  In discussion with John Brand, Finance Director for Amalgamated Lifts I was keen to understand the company and how Romex was helping. John said: “We have a strongly skilled mobile workforce of which 40% have been with our company for more than 10 years. They are dedicated to customer satisfaction; providing full, open and honest communication, solutions and quick, real time report information. However, we have been using a **somewhat dated vehicle [telematics](https://www.romexworld.com/blog/mobile-workforce-management-app-versus-in-vehicle-telematics) system**. A system that required the installation of expensive hardware and did not give us the ability to monitor our engineers once they stepped out of their vehicles.” [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/why-mobile-apps-are-the-new-telematics...and-more) --- [Working With Volvo On Co-Pilot Driver Safety Initiative](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/working-with-volvo-on-co-pilot-driver-safety-initiative) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Dec 10, 2014 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [stop texting](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/stop-texting), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) ![Volvo_Co-Pilot_Driver_Safety_Initiative](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2208574695.jpg) Volvo Car UK has announced that as part of its mission, by 2020 nobody will be injured or killed in a new Volvo.  We are very pleased to be part of this major driver safety initiative entitled ‘**[Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)**’ that is designed to help SMEs get on top of their legal and social obligations and ensure the safety of their fleets and drivers. **[Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)** is a program of practical support and expertise that delivers real financial benefits to business by improving driver safety and compliance. Volvo have designed the programme so that it is available free of charge when a business buys or leases their first Volvo. Combined with Volvo's market leading safety technology, **[Volvo Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)** delivers real value to small and medium sized businesses in three important areas:  Legal Compliance, Safety & Risk Management and Business Optimisation. Our **[Mobile Driver Protection](https://www.romexworld.com/solutions/driver-distraction)** module that combats driver distraction is part of the **[Volvo ](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)****[Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)** driver safety initiative.  This module automatically disables an employees’ mobile phone whilst they are driving through using GPS to detect movement. Blue Tooth use of the phone can be enabled, according to company policy, but any interaction with the hand-set is blocked. Notifications of email, text or social media are suppressed until the driver is stationary, thus removing the temptation to take their eyes off the road.   Other partners in the scheme include **The British Chamber of Commerce**, **Specsavers**, **TFL**, **Driving for Better Business**, **Fleet 21**, **Lex Autolease**, **Enterprise**, **Regus Business Scene** and **South Essex Insurance Brokers** all of whom are providing offers as part of the **[Co-Pilot Driver Safety initiative](https://www.romexworld.com/Driver-Safety-Inititative).** Information from the Department of Transport indicates that more than a quarter of all road traffic accidents on British roads involve someone driving for work and accidents involving business drivers cause 20 deaths and 200 serious injuries every week.  This would suggest that the **[Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)** driver safety initiative will hopefully reduce this figure and make the roads safer for all concerned. **[Find out more...](https://www.romexworld.com/Driver-Safety-Inititative)** [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/working-with-volvo-on-co-pilot-driver-safety-initiative) --- [Mobile Workforce Management App Versus In Vehicle Telematics](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/mobile-workforce-management-app-versus-in-vehicle-telematics) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Dec 5, 2014 - [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2159689827.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/mobile-workforce-management-app-versus-in-vehicle-telematics) --- **What is the best way to manage your mobile workforce?** [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/mobile-workforce-management-app-versus-in-vehicle-telematics) --- [1 in 5 Casualties Result From Mobile Phone Driver Distraction!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/374050/1-in-5-Casualties-Result-From-Mobile-Phone-Driver-Distraction) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Feb 12, 2014 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-522039600-jpg/images/dsc_1968.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/374050/1-in-5-Casualties-Result-From-Mobile-Phone-Driver-Distraction) Guest Blog by Richard Coteau, [Brake - The Road Safety Charity](http://www.brake.org.uk) [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/374050/1-in-5-Casualties-Result-From-Mobile-Phone-Driver-Distraction) --- [The Importance of Timesheets](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352849/The-Importance-of-Timesheets) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jan 28, 2014 - [timesheets](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/timesheets) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-485927270-jpg/images/images1.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352849/The-Importance-of-Timesheets) ![images](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-485927270-jpg/images/images1.jpg) Did you know that if an employee on the National Average Wage (£27,200 in 2011) who is paid overtime at Time and a Half exaggerates their weekly overtime claim by just one hour a week this could cost you nearly £1,200 per annum. The actual administration of timesheets can in itself be time consuming for example: bringing employees in to the depot or branch to collect their daily paperwork and then return it (e.g. work sheets or delivery schedules), involves time and effort - as does the processing of the paperwork after that. Most companies have no way of knowing where their employees are at any time and whether they have done what they were asked to do when they were supposed to do it. Therefore managing the jobs employees perform can be costly and inefficient. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352849/The-Importance-of-Timesheets) --- [Data Driven Driver Distraction!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352812/Data-Driven-Driver-Distraction) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Nov 21, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-386878367-jpg/images/images.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352812/Data-Driven-Driver-Distraction) **Establishing Liability For Collisions Involving Highly Automated Vehicles By Dr. Nick Reed.** [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352812/Data-Driven-Driver-Distraction) --- [Who's the moron on the phone? The dangers of texting and driving...](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/329756/Who-s-the-moron-on-the-phone-The-dangers-of-texting-and-driving) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Aug 23, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone), [stop texting](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/stop-texting), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-278779390-png/images/the_dangers_of_texting_and_driving.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/329756/Who-s-the-moron-on-the-phone-The-dangers-of-texting-and-driving) ![The dangers of texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-278779390-png/images/the_dangers_of_texting_and_driving.png?width=362&height=341&name=the_dangers_of_texting_and_driving.png)I know it may seem that all we talk about at the moment is the dangers of texting whilst driving but it is still a huge problem and the reality is that people are dying daily.  We have been monitoring this and recently seen videos and articles from all over the world talking about the dangers. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/329756/Who-s-the-moron-on-the-phone-The-dangers-of-texting-and-driving) --- [Driver Distraction: Teenager Killed In Car Crash Was On Mobile Phone!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325084/Driver-Distraction-Teenager-Killed-In-Car-Crash-Was-On-Mobile-Phone) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Aug 14, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-247290896-png/images/driver_distraction.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325084/Driver-Distraction-Teenager-Killed-In-Car-Crash-Was-On-Mobile-Phone) ![Driver Distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-247290896-png/images/driver_distraction.png) The USA seems to be taking the lead in educating their young drivers in road safety.  Young drivers are now required to stay on a learner licence for at least six months – which in turn has been found by the University of Michigan to reduce the number of fatal crashes. The Govenors Highway Safety Association is now recommending that there should be more speed cameras and stronger night time restrictions which will reduce speed related crashes in their teenage population. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325084/Driver-Distraction-Teenager-Killed-In-Car-Crash-Was-On-Mobile-Phone) --- [Results from Driver Distraction Using Mobile Test...Crashes up 254%](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325079/Results-from-Driver-Distraction-Using-Mobile-Test-Crashes-up-254) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Aug 6, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-248162895-jpg/images/fleet_21_track_day_15-07-2013-_105.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325079/Results-from-Driver-Distraction-Using-Mobile-Test-Crashes-up-254) We recently attended Fleet 21 Conference where we ran our game that demonstrates how distracted people get when using their mobile phones.  We had some great results… [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325079/Results-from-Driver-Distraction-Using-Mobile-Test-Crashes-up-254) --- [Employers...The Dangers of Driver Distraction!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/322806/Employers-The-Dangers-of-Driver-Distraction) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jul 29, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) Romex World, an innovative technology company specialising in workforce management solutions has released a video highlighting the dangers of driver distraction.  Put together by Inside Consultants, the video demonstrates a number of facts and figures that have come to light in recent press stories. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/322806/Employers-The-Dangers-of-Driver-Distraction) --- [Romex at the Brake Fleet Safety Conference](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/317479/Romex-at-the-Brake-Fleet-Safety-Conference) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jul 19, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-204704017-png/images/elias-resized-600.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/317479/Romex-at-the-Brake-Fleet-Safety-Conference) ![Elias Fattal - Brake Fleet Safety](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-204704017-png/images/elias-resized-600.png?width=260&height=347&name=elias-resized-600.png)We recently attended the Brake's Fleet Safety Conference in Solihull and had a really great time meeting a number of other sponsors and most importantly supporters of their National Road Safety Campaign. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/317479/Romex-at-the-Brake-Fleet-Safety-Conference) --- [The One Show and Daybreak Bust Driver Distraction By Mobile Phone Use](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301807/The-One-Show-and-Daybreak-Bust-Driver-Distraction-By-Mobile-Phone-Use) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jul 11, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-223490115-jpeg/images/imgres-resized-600.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301807/The-One-Show-and-Daybreak-Bust-Driver-Distraction-By-Mobile-Phone-Use) We were delighted to see that two mainstream TV programmes have recently featured the risks involved with using a phone whilst driving.  The One Show uncovered some scary statistics facts about driver distraction whilst monitoring a roadside for just half an hour.  [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301807/The-One-Show-and-Daybreak-Bust-Driver-Distraction-By-Mobile-Phone-Use) --- [Did you know more people die from texting than drink driving?](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301808/Did-you-know-more-people-die-from-texting-than-drink-driving) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jun 25, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-67133077-png/images/teen_texting_while_driving-resized-600.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301808/Did-you-know-more-people-die-from-texting-than-drink-driving) ![Texting and Driving](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-67133077-png/images/teen_texting_while_driving-resized-600.png?width=284&height=188&name=teen_texting_while_driving-resized-600.png)Did you know? [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301808/Did-you-know-more-people-die-from-texting-than-drink-driving) --- [Are your employees using their mobile phone whilst driving?](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301802/Are-your-employees-using-their-mobile-phone-whilst-driving) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jun 19, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-65638663-png/images/untitled1-resized-600.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301802/Are-your-employees-using-their-mobile-phone-whilst-driving) Some recent coverage on the launch of our Driver Distraction Prevention Module. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301802/Are-your-employees-using-their-mobile-phone-whilst-driving) --- [Our mission is to save lives by eliminating driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301800/Our-mission-is-to-save-lives-by-eliminating-driver-distraction) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jun 14, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-65634005-png/images/untitled-resized-600.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301800/Our-mission-is-to-save-lives-by-eliminating-driver-distraction) ![Brake](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-65634005-png/images/untitled-resized-600.png?width=313&height=145&name=untitled-resized-600.png)We are delighted to be sponsoring Brake the Road Safety Charity, who campaign for greater road safety throughout the UK.  Every year they run a National Road Safety Week which we are looking forward to getting involved with. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301800/Our-mission-is-to-save-lives-by-eliminating-driver-distraction) --- [What you should know about Driver Distraction Prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/292287/What-you-should-know-about-Driver-Distraction-Prevention) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - May 27, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-53349179-png/images/blogimage-resized-600.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/292287/What-you-should-know-about-Driver-Distraction-Prevention) ![Technology Improves Service Performance](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-53349179-png/images/blogimage-resized-600.png?width=258&height=144&name=blogimage-resized-600.png)On the final day of The Facilities show, where we launched our [Driver Distraction Prevention Module](https://www.romexworld.com/driver-distraction-free-guide.html), we had a speaker slot in the Field Services Solutions Theatre. Presenting with Nigel Grainger\* a Fleet Risk Consultant, our Sales director, Darren Marsh gave a presentation on [How Technology Improves Service Performance, Compliance and Profitability](https://www.romexworld.com/how-technology-improves-service-performance-presentation.html). There was a lot of interest in our [Driver Distraction Prevention Module](https://www.romexworld.com/driver-distraction-free-guide.html) - the presentation highlighted the risks of using a mobile phone whilst driving and the consequences for businesses. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/292287/What-you-should-know-about-Driver-Distraction-Prevention) --- [Wake up to the danger of using your mobile phone whilst driving!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/292277/Wake-up-to-the-danger-of-using-your-mobile-phone-whilst-driving) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Apr 8, 2013 - [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-53330702-png/images/slide1-resized-600.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/292277/Wake-up-to-the-danger-of-using-your-mobile-phone-whilst-driving) ![Texting at the wheel kills](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-53330702-png/images/slide1-resized-600.png?width=304&height=166&name=slide1-resized-600.png)In the week that we launch our Driver Distraction Prevention software – a module that will prevent drivers from using their phones whilst at the wheel, we are now seeing an increase in awareness across the media. [The Daily Mail ran an interesting article last week stating that ministers are warning of a crackdown on texting while driving by introducing a £90 fine.](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2321590/90-fine-youre-texting-wheel-Minister-warns-safety-crackdown.html) [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/292277/Wake-up-to-the-danger-of-using-your-mobile-phone-whilst-driving) --- PREVIOUS [All POSTS](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/all) NEXT Please enable JavaScript to view the [comments powered by Disqus.](https://disqus.com/?ref_noscript) © 2026 Romex Limited