Speed Limiter Installation and Fitting: Mobile, UK-Wide

AutoKontrol installs speed limiters across the UK through a nationwide mobile fitting network. Our approved installers come to your depot, yard, or premises, fit and calibrate a type-approved speed limiter, and hand you the paperwork to prove compliance, all with minimal downtime. This page explains how installation works, what it costs, and why professional fitting is the right choice for any operator running vehicles commercially.

Mobile Fitting: We Come to You

Most fleets cannot afford to send vehicles away to be fitted. So we do the opposite: our installers travel to you.

• At your premises. We fit at your depot or yard, so vehicles stay in your yard and your drivers stay on shift.
• On-site and mobile. For sites, projects, and multi-vehicle jobs, we can fit a whole batch in a single visit.
• Nationwide. Fitting is delivered through SGH Connect, our parent group’s national installer network, so coverage is consistent whether you are in London, Manchester, Glasgow, or anywhere in between.

See where we fit on our UK coverage page.

What Happens During Installation

A typical speed limiter installation takes around 2 to 3 hours per vehicle. The process is straightforward:

1. Survey. The installer confirms the vehicle make, model, and throttle system, and the correct speed setting for its class.
2. Fitting. The speed limiter is wired into the vehicle’s electronic throttle circuit (Drive-By-Wire) or, on older vehicles, the fuel system.
3. Calibration. The device is set to the exact limit the law requires, for example 56mph for a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes or 62mph for a coach.
4. Testing. The installer road-tests or bench-tests the limiter to confirm it holds the set speed smoothly.
5. Certification. You receive a calibration certificate and tamper-evident seal, which is what a DVSA inspector wants to see.

For a step-by-step view from the driver’s seat, read our guide on what to expect during installation.

How Much Does Speed Limiter Installation Cost?

Installation cost depends on the vehicle, the system, and how many vehicles you are fitting in one visit, so the honest answer is that a quote is the only accurate figure. As a guide:

• Labour is typically based on the 2 to 3 hours per vehicle, and drops per vehicle when we fit a batch in one visit.
• A standalone speed limiter has no ongoing cost once fitted.
• TrackSpeed (combined speed limiter and GPS tracking) adds a monthly subscription for the tracking platform.

Most operators recover the cost within 6 to 12 months from fuel savings and insurance reductions alone. Get a quote and we will price it for your exact fleet.

Professional Fitting vs Self-Fit: Which Is Right for You?

You will find DIY and self-fit speed limiter kits on the market, often CAN-bus based. It is worth being clear about who those are for.

Self-fit kits are aimed at the trade - auto-electricians and vehicle installers who fit for a living, have the diagnostic equipment, and take on the calibration and liability themselves.

Fleet operators need professional installation. If you run vehicles commercially, a speed limiter is not just a part, it is a compliance item. A professionally fitted AutoKontrol system gives you:

• Type approval. An EU/ECE R89 approved device, certified by UTAC, TUV, and VCA, that will pass a DVSA roadside check.
• A calibration certificate. Documented proof the limiter is set correctly, which insurers and the Traffic Commissioner expect.
• Warranty and support. A backed product and a technical team, not a box and a wiring diagram.
• No liability on you. The installer carries responsibility for a correct, compliant fit.

For a single vehicle in a workshop, self-fit may suit a trade installer. For a fleet that has to satisfy the DVSA, its insurer, and its own duty of care, professional fitting is the sensible route, and it is what the vast majority of operators choose.

What We Fit

• HGVs over 3.5 tonnes - speed limiter set to 56mph, a legal requirement.
• Buses and coaches with more than 8 passenger seats - set to 62mph, a legal requirement.
• Vans and LCVs - voluntary, but widely fitted for the fuel, safety, and insurance savings.
• Construction, tipper, and specialist vehicles - including geofenced low-speed zones for depots and sites via GeoKontrol.

Not sure which system suits your vehicles? Start with what a speed limiter is, or ask us.

Speed Limiter Plus GPS Tracking, Fitted in One Visit

Most fleets that fit a limiter also want telematics. Rather than pay for two installations, our TrackSpeed system combines a compliant, type-approved speed limiter with live GPS tracking and driver-behaviour reporting in a single unit, fitted in one visit. It is the only combined speed limiter and tracker on the market, developed with our sister brand ScorpionTrack Fleet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does speed limiter installation take?

Around 2 to 3 hours per vehicle for a standard fit. Fitting several vehicles in one visit reduces the time and cost per vehicle.

Do you offer mobile speed limiter fitting?

Yes. Our installers come to your premises anywhere in the UK, so your vehicles do not have to leave your yard. This is the way most of our fleet customers are fitted.

Can I fit a speed limiter myself?

Self-fit kits exist and suit trade installers, but a commercially operated vehicle needs a type-approved, professionally fitted, and certified system to satisfy DVSA inspections and insurers. For fleets, professional installation is the right route.

Will the speed limiter pass a DVSA inspection?

Yes. Every AutoKontrol speed limiter is EU/ECE R89 type-approved and fitted with a calibration certificate and tamper-evident seal, which is exactly what a DVSA inspector checks.

Book Your Fitting

• Get a free quote for your fleet and we will arrange fitting
• View our speed limiter range - System 80, TrackSpeed, and GeoKontrol
• Call our technical team to plan installation across your vehicles