Speeding

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.

Revealed: the UK’s most common driving offences

New figures show that speeding tops the list of driving offences in England and Wales, with a total of 15.9 million offences since 2011.

Police cancel speeding fines ‘due to coronavirus’

As police struggle to cope with the COVID-19 workload, speed awareness courses have been suspended and some speeding penalties cancelled altogether.

Coronavirus: Speed awareness courses postponed for 12 weeks

Speed awareness courses have been postponed for an initial period of 12 weeks from 20 March 2020. Drivers will be contacted by the relevant police force.

Confirmed: Glasgow to get 20mph speed limit

New plans will see a 20mph speed limit across many of Glasgow's roads. The aim is to increase safety, plus reduce noise, congestion and emissions.