The True Cost of Speeding

Speeding is a very serious issue, and MacDonald Transport monitor and manage a strict policy so no-one fails to adhere to the rules. We have a zero tolerance to speeding.

We ensure that our drivers are confident in their knowledge of which speeds each vehicle is limited to.

• The chance of survival for a pedestrian hit by a car increases from 10% if the vehicle is travelling at 40mph to 90% if it's doing 20mph. Speeding is still the biggest motoring-related offence, which is why we always ensure our drivers are operating in a safe and efficient manner.

• Travelling at 80mph can use up to 25% more fuel than driving at 70mph.
  
  

• Financial penalties for speeding have recently increased and drivers could find themselves with big fines relating to their weekly earnings as a consequence.
  

• Business owners who turn a blind eye to speeding are also at risk under Health and Safety at Work legislation.
  

• There has been a 28% increase in those found guilty of speeding rising from 115,935 to 148,426 and figures are at the highest since 2005.
  

• According to the government’s THINK! campaign, speed is “one of the main factors in fatal road accidents”. In 2013, there were 3,064 people killed or seriously injured in crashes where speed was a factor.