Speeding: When the Limit is Exceeded — The Risks of Speeding

Have you ever stopped to think about why speed is one of the variables most monitored by vehicle telemetry? More than just a traffic violation, exceeding the established limits represents an imminent risk of accidents, financial waste, and damage to the reputation of transportation companies.

In this fourth installment of our "Explaining Telemetry Events" series, we will explore the impact of excessive speed on fleet management and show how technology and training can transform this challenge into a great opportunity for prevention and efficiency.

Why is speeding so dangerous?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), speed is involved in 30% of traffic deaths in Latin American countries. In Brazil, according to the Federal Highway Police Annual Report (2023), speeding is the second leading cause of fatal accidents on federal highways—second only to inattentive driving.

When a driver exceeds the speed limit:

• Reaction time is reduced.

• The braking distance increases.

• The chances of losing control of the vehicle increase exponentially.

  
  

The result? An increase in collisions, pedestrian accidents, and fatal accidents. And it doesn't stop there: speeding also increases costs .

The invisible costs of haste.

Driving above the speed limit not only compromises safety, but also directly impacts operational costs .

• Increased fuel consumption: studies by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicate that driving at 120 km/h can consume up to 20% more fuel than at 100 km/h.

• Premature tire and brake wear.

• Increase in the number of corrective maintenance interventions.

• Recurring fines and penalties.

• Damage to the company's image.

If the driver who drives faster delivers sooner, the numbers show that this "fast delivery" is costly — and sometimes, it costs lives.

International examples of intelligent speed control

In Sweden, the use of telematics systems to electronically limit the speed of city buses contributed to a 30% drop in collisions involving heavy vehicles in Stockholm between 2017 and 2020.

In the United Kingdom , logistics companies that implemented speed sensors and training programs recorded a reduction of up to 75% in accidents within 12 months.

How can MOBS2 help?

MOBS2's telemetry system is capable of recording all speeding incidents in real time , contextualizing the event with date, location, duration, and recurrence. But we go beyond simple recording.

Through our AI-powered training platform for fleet drivers , we deliver personalized video lessons to each driver who commits this type of driving violation. In other words, we don't just inform them that they have speeded— we educate the driver so that they understand the risk and change their behavior .

Through this integration of data and continuous training , we help managers drastically reduce accidents , operational costs , and claims rates , promoting a real and measurable safety culture .

Are you ready to curb excesses and accelerate results?

Contact us and discover how MOBS2 can transform your fleet with intelligence, safety, and efficiency.