That's according to a spokesperson for the Forum of Private Business (FPB), who says that businesses must establish clear health and safety policies or face heavy financial penalties.

FPB Policy Representative Matt Goodman said:

"Because of the relatively high instances of road fatalities, business owners in the transport industry - and those who provide company cars - should make sure their employees are fully aware of health and safety best practice."

An FPB member said:

"It's not selective legislation and can impact on anyone who has a business. However, I think that the transport industry will be the first to feel the effects, and also those companies which provide company cars. Firms should be proactive, re-visit their existing health and safety procedures, and implement new ones, as necessary."