A new in-car device, Mini Coyote V2, has been launched in the UK that helps company car drivers keep safe, keep legal and keep driving, by protecting them from speeding fines and points on their licence both at home and abroad.
A real-time speed camera alert system, Mini Coyote V2 is already used by 600,000 drivers across Europe and uses a constantly updated database of Europe’s 26,000 fixed and mobile camera locations. This database is supplemented by a live community of users, who can alert other Coyote subscribers to new fixed and mobile camera locations in close proximity at the touch of a button. As a result, Mini Coyote V2 users benefit from the most accurate and up to date information during their journey.
For company car drivers, for whom losing their licence could also cost them their job, the Mini Coyote V2 is an invaluable tool for life behind the wheel – particularly for those who already have some points on their licence and need to avoid getting any more.
It could also help fleets cut overall running costs too, as drivers will be keeping to road speed limits – potentially reducing excess fuel use and improving driver safety. In addition, the cost and number of speeding fines will be cut, which could mean lower insurance bills for fleet managers.
Finally, driver absenteeism will be reduced. Fewer points and penalties mean fewer drivers taking time off work to attend speed awareness courses, or in worst case
scenarios court appearances, which could result in a driver losing their licence – putting additional strain on drivers, managers and, of course, fleet budgets.
The Mini Coyote V2 is designed to be used by all company vehicle drivers – car, van or truck – and sits discreetly on the dashboard using a magnetic base. It also works in 28 countries and in 9 different languages, meaning it’s a one box solution for drivers at home or abroad. It is also available with a motorbike kit for motorcyclists, and there will soon be a downloadable app, iCoyote, available for iPhone users.
Uniquely, the device displays the vehicle’s average speed when driving through SPECS-monitored average speed camera zones, such as those typically found in motorway roadworks, and it also alerts to school and high-risk zones, plus Congestion Charge entry locations. Mini Coyote V2 will also identify the reasons why, for example, you are stuck in a traffic jam on the motorway – helping to combat the frustration and lack of information that can often result from delays during a journey.
Mini Coyote V2 is being distributed in the UK by Cobra UK Limited, part of the Cobra Group – a leader in the design and manufacture of security and safety solutions for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1975, Cobra is a Tier One partner to the main European and Asian car and motorcycle manufacturers, developing bespoke solutions for both factory and aftermarket installation. The company has a worldwide network of around 40 local commercial partners.
Andrew Smith, Managing Director of Cobra UK Limited, said: “The Mini Coyote V2 is ideally suited to the needs of both company vehicle drivers and fleet managers, as it is specifically designed to aid road safety by helping drivers keep to the speed limits.
“Company vehicle drivers can proactively protect themselves from speeding fines, thereby protecting their driving licence and their livelihood. Meanwhile, fleet managers are reducing their overall fleet running costs and promoting road safety within their organisation.”
