Speed Limiter Fitting in London: Mobile Installation for Fleets

AutoKontrol fits speed limiters across London and the M25 region through a nationwide mobile installer network, coming to your depot, yard, or premises so your vehicles stay on the road. For fleet operators running HGVs, coaches, tippers, and vans in and around the capital, this means no ferrying vehicles across the city to a fitting centre and no lost operating days.

If you are new to the technology, our guide to what a speed limiter is covers the basics. This page is about getting one professionally fitted in London.

London compliance: the toughest urban operating environment in the UK

London fleets face a compliance burden that operators elsewhere in the country simply do not carry. Running commercial vehicles inside the capital means dealing with several overlapping schemes at once:

• Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ): Vehicles that do not meet the emissions standard face daily charges across a large part of Greater London. Reducing top speed lowers fuel burn and emissions output, which supports the wider clean-air direction of travel that ULEZ represents.
• Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and the HGV Safety Permit: Transport for London requires goods vehicles over 12 tonnes operating in Greater London to hold a valid HGV Safety Permit, based on the driver’s direct vision and fitted safety measures. A well-managed speed limiter forms part of a responsible safety specification for these vehicles.
• FORS and CLOCS: Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme accreditation and the Construction Logistics and Community Safety standard are commonly written into London construction and haulage contracts. Both reward operators who can demonstrate active speed management and documented vehicle safety measures.

A type-approved speed limiter supports these obligations by capping vehicle speed to a verified figure, backed by a calibration certificate and installation documentation you can produce for auditors, main contractors, and insurers. It does not, on its own, satisfy any single scheme, but it is a recognised part of the safety and compliance picture that London contracts increasingly demand.

Mobile fitting across London: we come to you

Our installation is delivered through SGH Connect, the national installer network of our parent company, Scorpion Group Holdings. Rather than booking your vehicles into a fixed site, an engineer travels to you.

• We cover depots and yards across Greater London and the wider M25 corridor.
• A typical single-vehicle installation takes 2 to 3 hours.
• For fleet rollouts we schedule multiple vehicles per visit to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Work is carried out at your premises, so drivers and vehicles stay close to your operation.

For a full breakdown of what happens on the day, from assessment through to calibration and documentation, read our step-by-step guide to speed limiter installation.

Which vehicles we fit in London

London fleets are varied, and the legal position depends on the vehicle:

• HGVs (goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes): Legally required to be limited to 56mph. Common across the capital’s haulage, distribution, and construction logistics operations.
• Buses and coaches: Limited to 62mph where the passenger seating threshold applies.
• Van fleets: Not legally required, but many London operators fit limiters voluntarily for fuel, safety, and insurance benefits.
• Construction and tipper fleets: Heavily represented in London’s building programme, and often working under FORS or CLOCS contract requirements where speed management is expected.

Professional fitting versus self-fit kits

There is a real difference between a DIY, CAN-based speed limiter kit and a professionally installed system. Self-fit kits are aimed squarely at the trade: auto-electricians and installers who fit and certify for a living. For a fleet operator, that is not the right route.

Any operator running vehicles commercially needs a professionally installed, EU/ECE R89 type-approved system that comes with a warranty, a calibration certificate, and documented compliance ready for DVSA inspections, insurers, and contract audits. That documentation is the point. If you cannot evidence how the limiter was set and sealed, it does little for you when an inspector or a main contractor asks.

Professional fitting is the obvious choice on merit: type approval, warranty, optional TrackSpeed GPS integration, UK manufacturing since 1985, and a national fitting network that reaches your London depot.

Why AutoKontrol

• EU/ECE R89 type-approved with certification from UTAC, TUV, and the VCA.
• Drive-By-Wire pioneer and manufacturer of the System 80, the DBW speed limiter now treated as the industry standard.
• TrackSpeed: a combined speed limiter and GPS tracker in one system, unique to AutoKontrol through ScorpionTrack Fleet.
• GeoKontrol geofenced zones: set lower speeds automatically inside defined areas, useful for London depots, low-speed yards, and site entrances.
• UK built since 1985 and part of Scorpion Group Holdings.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a speed limiter fitted in London?

Yes. AutoKontrol fits speed limiters across London and the M25 region through the SGH Connect installer network. An engineer comes to your depot, yard, or premises, so you do not need to move vehicles across the city to a fitting centre.

Do you offer mobile speed limiter fitting in London?

Yes. Fitting is mobile by default. We travel to your site anywhere across Greater London and the M25 corridor, and for larger fleets we schedule several vehicles per visit to reduce downtime.

How much does speed limiter installation cost in London?

The cost depends on your vehicle types, fleet size, and the system you choose, so the best route is to get a quote. As a guide, a typical installation takes 2 to 3 hours per vehicle.

Book your London fitting

Tell us your vehicle types, fleet size, and depot locations and we will put together a proposal covering pricing, timeline, and logistics.

• Get a free quote for speed limiter fitting in London
• View our speed limiter range including System 80, TrackSpeed, and GeoKontrol
• Call our technical team to talk through your specific requirements