Speeding is one of the few things that you have absolute control over on the road. Excessive speeding is considered 15 miles or more over the speed limit in all states. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in 2021, speeding continues to be the number one cited driver-related factor in fatal highway crashes.
Speeding is an aggressive driving behavior that endangers other drivers on the road, as well as pedestrians. Speeding could jeopardize your CDL license and cost you money. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), factors such as traffic, running late, and disregard for others and for the law all contribute to a rise in this type of aggressive driving.
Some companies with large vehicles or commercial fleets, take the added step of addressing speeding behaviors by installing speed monitors, otherwise known as speed governors, in company vehicles. Others require their drivers to use apps that track speeding behaviors. Regardless of which method a company utilizes, these are helpful ways to ensure that commercial vehicle drivers are aware of their vehicle speed at all times.
The resources below include the penalties for speeding as a Maryland commercial driver, and CMV driving tips to prevent speeding.
Traffic Ticket Fines & Penalties in Maryland (Department of Motor Vehicles)
2021 Pedestrian Safety (Traffic Safety Marketing)
CMV Driving Tips – Too Fast for Conditions (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
