Quartix Ltd, a renowned leader in vehicle tracking and telematics, has recently released a report revealing the UK’s worst roads for speeding. According to the data analysis conducted by the company on its extensive ‘SafeSpeed’ database, the M6 Toll near Birmingham has been identified as the top road where speeding occurs regularly, followed closely by the M61.
The Quartix SafeSpeed database is a comprehensive tool that tracks the relative speed of thousands of drivers on a daily basis. It is utilized to generate individual driver scores within Quartix’s fleet tracking system, used by over 35,000 businesses worldwide. These driver scores not only evaluate a vehicle’s speed in comparison to the designated speed limit on a particular road, but also measure a driver’s speed in relation to the average speed of other vehicles on the same road. This Relative Speed Score is crucial as it provides context to the road and is particularly helpful for rural areas where driving at the speed limit may not be safe. Quartix’s customers can use this data to gain a complete understanding of their driving performance.
With over 663 million data points aggregated and anonymized, the Quartix SafeSpeed database offers unparalleled insights into speeding trends across the UK’s road network. Quartix has utilized this data to identify roads where speeding is most prevalent, highlighting potential risk zones for road users.
Out of more than 7,000 data points collected on the M6, it was found that 46% of vehicles were exceeding the 70mph speed limit between junction T6 and T5. Similarly, out of over 16,000 data points on the M61 near junction 6, 40% of vehicles were found to be traveling over the 70mph speed limit.
Mark Cartwright, Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention at National Highways, emphasizes the importance of proactive safety management for mobile teams: “I think the kind of rich data that businesses can pull from systems such as Quartix is invaluable. I’ve always liked Quartix’s SafeSpeed feature. We know that speed is a significant cause of collisions and certainly makes them more serious.”
For business owners managing fleet vehicles, understanding these trends in high-risk driving behaviors is critical. By utilizing insights from the SafeSpeed database, they can:
– Implement targeted training: Provide drivers with specific training on safer driving practices.
– Optimize safety measures: Use data to enforce stricter safety protocols and speed monitoring in fleet vehicles.
– Reduce fleet costs: Mitigate the risk of accidents, fines, and vehicle wear and tear by promoting safe and fuel-efficient driving habits among staff.
The SafeSpeed database offered by Quartix provides a strategic advantage, enabling fleet operators to mitigate risks associated with high-speed driving and ensure the safety of their drivers and vehicles.
About Quartix Vehicle Tracking
Quartix has been a leading provider of telematics solutions since 2001. Its technology offers real-time vehicle tracking and comprehensive fleet management insights, helping businesses enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity.
For more information on how Quartix and the SafeSpeed database can benefit your business, please visit quartix.com/en-gb/ or call 01686 806 663.
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