So companies need to take a close look at the issue and, if necessary, organise the correct type of training and/or advise for their employees.
Speedy new drivers are put back to learner status
- Where a new driver accumulates 6 or more penalty points before the end of their first 2-year period (including any points acquired before passing the test) their licence will be revoked automatically.
- To regain the licence they must reapply for a provisional licence and may drive only as a learner until they pass a further driving test.
Andrew Drewary, Consultant Collision Analyst for fleet risk management experts 3Sixty Fleet based in Manchester, says: “Speeding is a very serious issue but unfortunately a lot of drivers and companies do not see it this way.
“Many companies do not manage this issue robustly and they are unaware of the serious consequences to other road users and their business until it is too late, whether their employees are using company cars or their own private vehicles.
“Every company that uses vehicles as part of its day to day duties needs to have a work-related road risk policy that clearly states the company’s position on this issue for every employee. They need to clearly show how they monitor and manage their policy as well as what remedial action is taken against employees who fail to adhere to the rules.
“Unfortunately, finding out that one of your employees has been caught for speeding could be far too late if you do not have any measures in place to monitor this issue.
“Sometimes the only outcome for the employee is dismissal. Therefore, how do you stop this from happening?
