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 speeding is found in a vehicle belonging to your fleet, the situation also involves the company's name, which can lead to various consequences and costs, as well as jeopardizing 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), speeding is the leading cause of one in three traffic accident deaths 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 them 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 strive to work with drivers who are aware of their responsibilities, promote a culture of road safety , provide control tools, and be concerned about the safety of your drivers—these are actions that can contribute to successful 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 costs for the company. Therefore, tracking vehicles in motion with telemetry is essential for efficient fleet management.
Read more: All about vehicle telemetry: what it is, how it works, and its 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):
Because of this variation, it's important to use tools that reveal the maximum speed allowed on the road and inform the fleet manager if their drivers are exceeding that speed.
Therefore, it is essential to have the functionalities of a telemetry system that allows monitoring speed by segment, since it often changes during the journey. An example of this would be Golsat's Speed by Road system, which classifies speeding violations 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.
Furthermore, with the right technology for light fleets , the manager can know 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 feature 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 complete control over operations currently underway allows for better data management and monitoring of real-world behavior . This also enables action through a Safety Culture that includes training, rules, punishments, and rewards.
Another tool that technology provides for fleet management is the determination of rules for the execution of operations and which behaviors will be considered 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:
