Speed Awareness

As the holder of a Large Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence, you have an obligation or duty to inform the Traffic Commissioner of any relevant speeding offences committed by your drivers.

Failure to comply within 28 days risks a Public Inquiry and potential action against your Operator's Licence. 

What does this mean?

‘O’ Licence holders can influence driver attitudes, emphasising that speeding is a serious and dangerous offense as well as an anti-social activity. 

Why ensure that speeding drivers undertake this course?

There is no doubt that inappropriate speed is one of the most serious road safety problems on Britain's roads.

Drivers undertaking this course will:

  • Develop correct attitudes and behaviour around speed and LGV usage
  • Identify compliance with Speed Limits and Operator Licence requirements
  • Recognise different speed limit areas 
  • Identify the consequences of speeding 

By implementing this course, you will ensure:

  • Evidence of Operator Licence undertaking compliance
  • Demonstrate relative driver action has been taken
  • Show a system of driver rehabilitation towards the misuse of speed is in place 
  • Help protect your ‘O’ Licence from disciplinary intervention in respect of speeding infringements  

Proof is in the Pudding!

How often do you download and check your Tachograph's speed data?

The digital tachograph vehicle unit will store the exact speed data for every second of driving for each 24 hours of driving.

In reality, if the nearest 40mph road is 15 minutes from your Operating Centre and DVSA come in and download your vehicle units, only to discover speeds in excess of 30mph and in some cases 20mph, your whole undertaking to the Traffic Commissioner to prevent your vehicles from speeding, has been blown out of the water!

Monitor drivers, address over speeding with training, and document results to ensure compliance.

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