“Company drivers are often under more pressure than ordinary motorists to complete each journey as quickly and efficiently as possible. Unfortunately the need to hit deadlines or attend meetings on time can sometimes lead to poor behaviour on the road.”
Mason added: “With new smart technology motorway speeding cameras expected to be rolled out later this year, company drivers may incur additional fines and penalties unless they change their driving behaviour.
“The onus for changing poor driving habits rests with individual drivers and businesses. Company owners and fleet managers need to ensure they have robust driver training procedures in place to help eradicate behaviour that results in motoring fines and penalties.”
The naughty list
| Offence type | 2013 incidents | 2014 incidents | Percentage increase/(decrease) 2013 – 2014 |
| All endorsable offences, e.g. speeding* | 34,495 | 40,001 | 16% |
| Parking | 47,055 | 58,089 | 23% |
| Congestion | 11,102 | 11,753 | 6% |
| Bus lane | 14,698 | 15,665 | 7% |
| Other motoring offences** | 17,080 | 19,447 | 14% |
| Total number of offences | 124,430 | 144,955 | 16% |
| Total fines incurred | £8,087m | £9,422m | 16.5% |
* Includes all endorsable offences such as dangerous driving, driving whilst on a mobile phone, etc, .
** Includes all non endorsable “traffic” offences such as driving in a box junction or stopping on a red route.
