Driver ID: Tracking Multiple Drivers of Shared Vehicles

The Need for Driver ID

Managing a shared fleet without a reliable driver identification system is a ticking time bomb for administrative headaches and unexpected costs. The need for precise driver accountability comes down to two key areas:

1. Company Registered Fines & Infringements

When a traffic infringement (such as a speeding fine from a camera) is incurred by a company-registered vehicle, the notice is sent directly to the business.

The financial risk here is significant: a simple $300 fine can escalate to $3,000 or more if the company is forced to accept liability, rather than nominating the driver.

The Problem: To avoid the massive corporate penalty, the business must nominate the individual driver responsible. When you don’t know who was driving at the exact time of the offence, or if you simply guess, you can face awkward staff situations and potential legal issues.

The Solution: A Driver ID system provides irrefutable evidence, allowing you to accurately and confidently nominate the driver responsible for the fine, protecting your company’s bottom line.

2. Driver Behaviour and Vehicle Accountability

Unfortunately, the level of care a company vehicle receives is often less than a personal one. Practices like harsh acceleration, hard cornering and sudden braking all contribute to an accelerated rate of wear and tear, increasing fuel costs and maintenance breakdowns.

The Problem: While telematics and tracking systems can log these harsh driving events, it’s difficult to assign accountability in shared vehicles. You know when a vehicle was driven harshly, but not who was driving it.

The Solution: Driver ID systems immediately add accountability. Drivers know their behaviour is now linked directly to their unique ID. Often, the mere presence of a Driver ID system instantly improves driving behaviour, reducing risk, maintenance costs, and fuel consumption—even before any intervention is required.