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AGM and Gala Dinner Awards 2024


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery AGM  took place on 2 March 2024 in Stratford-upon-Avon. A popular Honorary Membership was awarded to IVR Fellow, Peter Martin, who had been part of road transport and rescue and recovery since 1968 and an IVR member since the inception of the...  read more >

AGM and Gala Dinner 2024


The date for the Institute of Vehicle Recovery's 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is Saturday, 2nd March, at the Crowne Plaza in Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6YR.  The AGM itself is only open to members but the evening entertainment is open to members and non members alike. Double...  read more >

IVR to Introduce a New Safety Product at the Tow Show


It is with great excitement that the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) announces the arrival of a significant new safety product to the UK. The IVR has been partnering with the product creators since December 2022 and it is finally well on its way to being launched in the UK, along with full...  read more >

PROSE's First Safety Bulletin Focuses on Seat Belt Wearing


The first safety bulletin from PROSE goes back to basics with an important reminder to wear your seat belt.  Ian Greenman, Chair of Professional Recovery Operator Safety Executive (PROSE) ‘As Chair of Professional Recovery Operators Safety Executive. I take safety extremely...  read more >

Project Edward


(Every Day Without A Road Death) is the biggest platform for showcasing good practice in road safety in the UK. Managed by Projects Zero, it is backed by government, the emergency services, highways agencies, road safety organisations and British businesses. It promotes an evidence-led, ‘safe...  read more >

Formation of Professional Recovery Operators Safety Executive (PROSE)


A new safety and standards Executive has been formed consisting of six members, which is focused in order to ensure involvement from organisations with particular expertise and responsibility for frontline leadership:  National Highways (NH)  National Police Chiefs Council (...  read more >

IVR AGM 2023


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery AGM and 40 year celebrations took place on 4 March 2023 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Fellowships were awarded to Tony Le-May from Delmonte Garage and Jason Brice from CMG. Fellowships (FIVR) are awarded to members of the Institute who in the view of the IVR Council...  read more >

The AGM and Gala Dinner 2023 - Celebrating 40 Years of the IVR


The date for the Institute of Vehicle Recovery's 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is Saturday, 4th March, at the Crowne Plaza in Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6YR. The central location of this hotel and the team at the Crowne Plaza who have worked so well with the IVR over past years to...  read more >

IVR EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol


Nov 22- The latest IVR EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol for technicians when attending to electric or hybrid vehicles in breakdown or road traffic collision scenarios Version 4 of the protocol includes information for those who are considering use of a vehicle fire blanket. The protocol is...  read more >

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