In addition to being responsible for most accidents, speeding also leads the ranking of fines in Brazil.
Unfortunately, on highways and urban roads in the country, it is very common to find drivers who drive without caution, abusing the limits and putting lives at risk - both yours and other people's.
However, when a member of your fleet is found to be overspeeding, the situation also involves the name of the company, which can lead to various consequences and costs, in addition to jeopardize the safety of vehicles and drivers.
Thinking about it, we decided to produce this article to promote the importance of making drivers aware of the issue of speeding, as well as identifying the possible causes of this behavior and the best way to solve it.
Excessive speed: possible causes
What are the fines and other damages for speeding?
How technology helps monitor fleet speed
Technology and cost reduction caused by speeding
Excessive speed: possible causes
According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), high-speed driving is primarily responsible for one in three deaths from traffic accidents worldwide.
At this rate, approximately 1,25 million people die every year as a result of reckless driving.
This high number is a consequence of excessive speed, which increases any slip that the driver makes while driving.
Therefore, as a manager, it is essential to identify what could be the possible causes that make drivers overspeed and promote initiatives to reduce such catalysts.
Read more: Respect and responsibility: are you practicing in traffic?
For example, it is possible to state that the following are causes for the driver to drive too fast:
After identifying the causes of the problem, you need to take steps to discourage such behaviors.
Always try to work with drivers who are aware of their responsibility, promote a culture of road safety, providing control tools and being concerned about the safety of its drivers are actions that can contribute to success in fleet management.
What are the fines and other damages for speeding?
In addition to all the danger to traffic, excessive speed can still result in fines, from medium to very serious, depending on the type or amount of excess.
These are some examples of fines for exceeding the permitted speed:
In addition to the financial expenses, many CNH points can suspend the driver, which leaves the fleet with one member less, in addition to, in some cases, the possibility of vehicle seizure.
Such situations have a direct impact on fleet results and can damage the company's image for customers and partners.
Not only that, speeding also shortens the useful life of the car and its components:
Both parts and fuel are expensive, and vehicle maintenance generates even more expenses for the company. That's why, vehicle tracking on the move with telemetry is essential for efficient fleet management.
Read more: All about vehicle telemetry: what it is, how it works and benefits for fleet management
How technology helps analyze fleet velocity
The main step to avoid speeding is to know the limits of each lane, in addition to collaborating to improve driving behavior.
Generally, the maximum permissible speed is indicated by the signage. However, if the road does not have the appropriate signs, it is interesting to know some rules established by the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB):
Due to this variation, it is important to use tools that reveal the maximum speed allowed on the road and that inform the fleet manager if your drivers are exceeding this speed.
Therefore, it is essential to have the functionalities of a telemetry system that allows you to monitor the speed by section, since it is often changed during the journey. An example of this would be Golsat's Velocity by Road, which classifies speeding on urban roads and highways.
This service also informs managers if drivers exceed the speed allowed by urban and highway inspection bodies in real time. In addition to, of course, generating reports by filters such as dates, sales group, speed limit, severity of the infraction, etc. This allows for a deeper analysis by management.
Through this technology, it is possible to identify who drives above the permitted speed, where most infractions and occurrences in traffic happen in real time.
Also, with the right technology for light fleets, the manager can find out the speed, braking or sudden acceleration, fuel consumption and ignition status.
Technology and cost reduction caused by speeding
A good telemetry system is capable of generating reports with performance indicators, both for vehicles and drivers.
The manager needs to know how to analyze and interpret this data to extract the best results from his drivers.
With the help of this data, it is possible to establish some norms that prevent excessive speed from becoming a frequent habit among team members.
Thus, the manager and the driver will be able to work in agreement, as both parties are aware that all data is recorded, which includes the date of the event and the place. It is worth remembering that these rules must also be aligned with the fleet policy.
As a consequence, this harmony avoids speed abuse, which promotes safer traffic for everyone.
Another functionality that a fleet management system can offer is automatic notification in some specific cases.
For example, the person in charge of the fleet will be notified in cases of excessive speed directly and in real time. Thus, he will be able to analyze the behavior pattern of each driver.
Having full control over the operations running at the moment allows for better data management and actual behavior. what too makes it possible to act through the Safety Culture that includes qualifications, training, rules, punishments and rewards.
Another tool that technology makes it possible to manage fleets it is the determination of rules for the execution of operations and which behaviors will be considered as infractions.
If the agreement is not respected, the manager is immediately notified by the system. It is possible to establish specific rules for each operation, and consider its nature as a priority or deadline, for example.
In this way, the person responsible for controlling the fleet has an overview of the behavior of each driver, when verifying that the agreements are being respected.
With the right planning and proper analysis, operations will run with less incidence of problems resulting from speeding.
Want to know more about how you can track your drivers' path, speed, and safety?
Then access our free material on telemetry in fleet management and understand everything about this efficient method, which even allows you to control the speed of your vehicles by lane:
