Fleet GPS Tracking and Traffic Violations

It’s not uncommon to see “speed traps” along large and small roads, including the highway. If law enforcement is cracking down on speeding and traffic violations, then you need to begin a plan now, to prevent any vehicle in your fleet from being ticketed. Since 2005, fleet costs have risen a staggering 45% in just traffic violations alone. This is enough to close a company down! Fleet managers: it’s time to take action.

Studies show that toll violations accounted for nearly 56% of violations, while parking tickets consisted of 22%, and photo enforcement (the latest craze) were up to almost 20% of violations. It’s known that all cities and states benefit from these increased tickets, profiting from the funds. Fatal car accidents are also reduced when the reckless driving is eliminated. For example,  studies show that a 24% reduction in fatalities has occurred because of red-light cameras. This is a significant drop, showing that while these red light cameras may be “annoying”, they are also doing their job and protecting people on the road.

Now, how do these new laws affect you? It’s important to know that your drivers are safe drivers and following the laws. A fleet GPS tracking program is a great way to keep an eye on the drivers. Their speeding, behaviors and other data is collected and organized in order to see what kind of driver they are and how they act when on the job.

It’s also important to note: How does your organization manage the cost of violations by your fleet? Does the company cover these costs or is the fee passed down to the driver, who committed the crime. Are repeat offenders held accountable?

Many violations, toll violations, for example, can be avoided. Hold a fleet meeting that covers the changing traffic laws and how to avoid any violations. Ask your drivers to slow during toll plazas, as the average toll fine is $27. Be sure that each driver has the registration in the correct location should they be pulled over. By having an effective prevention program in place, organizations can expect an 80% reduction in toll violations, simply by having the vehicles enrolled and up-to-date.

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Driver's Alert Announces Fleet GPS Tracking Program for Fleet Managers

In this world’s ever-changing society, fleet managers are constantly faced with the task of adapting to changes. If the company takes the right measures, the job of a fleet manager can be simple and cost effective. Without training and measures, the company can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.  Driver’s Alert, a popular fleet management company, has released a Fleet GPS Tracking program that  allows a fleet to be effectively managed and all possible losses kept to a minimum. Driver’s Alert’s innovative Fleet GPS solutions have been modified to meet the needs of modern day fleet manager who wants to gain the total value of their company fleet.  Many major insurance companies also understand the benefits of the Fleet GPS Tracking and offer significant discounts for companies that employ such technology and strategies.
Since 1989, Driver’s Alert has been an industry-leading pioneer in behavior-based support solutions for professionals charged with fleet safety management, loss control, compliance and related responsibilities. We began as one of the first companies to provide a decal-based “How’s My Driving” driver observation program. Over the years, we have continuously improved and expanded our solution to better meet client needs, culminating in Smart Risk — the industry’s most comprehensive fleet safety management system.
Aside from vehicle tracking, the Fleet GPS Tracking program can help with daunting tasks such as fuel and vehicle maintenance. This program was created to assist companies with data collection to reduce costs and monitor the management of vehicles to help keep the maintenance costs down. Driver’s Alert’s Fleet GPS Tracking program can give fleet managers access to a wide variety of technology based tools and resources which will allow their vehicle fleet to achieve better fuel economy, and simultaneously, reduce their carbon footprint.

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