Don’t turn a blind eye to grey fleet compliance – warning 29 September 2014

Up to 80% of businesses are risking prosecution for lack of compliance with managing 'grey' vehicle fleets.

That's the view of Applied Driving Techniques' Andy Phillips, who says many organisations are unaware that grey fleets – those used for company business but which are not owned by the employer – should be subject to the same policies as company-owned vehicles.

"Companies should not turn a blind eye or overlook the obligations the law places upon them regarding the management of owned or grey fleet vehicles," insists Phillips.

Under current legislation, companies must be able to demonstrate that they have minimised risk to drivers and the public by agreeing policies with employees.

However, Phillips says that a large number of companies only do this for company-owned vehicles. For grey vehicles, few do more than check driving licences, leaving safety to the individual.

Vehicle tax, insurance and maintenance records are not being verified, he cautions, so in the event of a collision the company will have failed in its duty of care and could be at risk of prosecution.

Companies could even be in breach of Corporate Manslaughter laws.

Applied Driving Techniques offers fleet compliance and risk management solutions.

Author
Laura Cork

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