{"id":31488,"date":"2022-12-12T11:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T11:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=31488"},"modified":"2022-12-23T21:15:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T21:15:39","slug":"driving-penalties-can-cause-major-headaches-for-your-business-heres-how-to-reduce-or-avoid-them-altogether","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/management\/driving-penalties-can-cause-major-headaches-for-your-business-heres-how-to-reduce-or-avoid-them-altogether\/","title":{"rendered":"DRIVING PENALTIES CAN CAUSE MAJOR HEADACHES FOR YOUR BUSINESS: Here’s How To Reduce Or Avoid Them Altogether","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n
According to the OSHA<\/a>, a vehicle crashes every 5 seconds and many of these accidents occur during the work day. People who are driving as a part of their work responsibilities make up a considerable bulk of road users, and they\u2019re often fatigued, stressed, or under time pressure<\/a>. It\u2019s important for all businesses to consider the impact of employee driving habits, not just from a safety perspective but from a financial standpoint too. To find out how to reduce penalties and keep staff safe on the roads, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Injury Claim Coach states that every year, US employers pay out approximately $25 billion in work-related company vehicle collisions. In most countries, it is the businesses that are responsible for any driving penalties, violations, or collisions involving cars that their employees were driving, not the employees themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This presents a difficult situation for both employees and employers: the former is often stressed out and pressed for time, making them vulnerable to irresponsible road habits that could endanger both themselves and others around them. However, it also means the latter (employers) are then at risk for a massive insurance payout should an everyday delivery go awry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s no secret \u2013 the US annually spends billions<\/a> on compensation for driving penalties and violations. Some of the most common driving penalties are speeding over the limit, running through a red light or stop sign, and not signaling. All of these penalties cost anywhere between $150 to $500 per incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it is not just the cost implications of paying a penalty that businesses have to consider. There is comprehensive data available that suggests fuel consumption can increase by 15% when employees are driving on company time, and a vast number of employees admit to speeding over the limit due to work-related pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Perils Of Poor Employee Driving Habits<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cost Implications Of Driving Penalties On Your Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n