Speeding

Speeding fines to be cancelled for thousands of drivers

An error with speed cameras on motorways and major A-roads means many speeding penalties were incorrect and will be revoked.

More than 1,500 UK drivers caught exceeding 112mph in past year

FOI data reveals more than four drivers every day were recorded at speeds in excess of 112mph during the past 12 months.

Men spend twice as much on speeding fines than women

A new survey shows that 21 percent of male drivers in the UK paid more than £1,000 in speeding fines during the past year.

Expand 20mph zones for road safety, say fleet experts

After a reduction in injuries on Welsh roads, there are calls for 20mph speed limits to be used more widely throughout the UK.

UK drivers say speeding has become less acceptable

Research by independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart finds UK drivers are less approving of breaking speed limits than in 2016.

Paris motorists enraged by 19mph speed limits

Most streets in the French capital are due to have a new 30kph limit imposed on them, angering many Parisians.

Dorset speed limit reduced to cut emissions after trial

A speed limit in the village of Chideock, Dorset, has been reduced from 40mph to 30mph to reduce air pollution.

The roads where you’re most likely to be caught speeding

The A282 has been named as the road on which you're most likely to be caught speeding. This follows a recent Freedom of Information request.

British drivers to escape speeding fines in EU

France stands to lose up to €60 million in speeding fine revenue from British drivers following the UK's exit from the European Union.

‘Shocking’ rise in drivers caught speeding during lockdown

Government data released today shows that the first lockdown led to a ‘shocking’ rise in the number of drivers exceeding the speed limit.