Speeding

Electric car drivers are struggling to control their speed

Almost half of EV owners say they find it harder to keep within speed limits due to the rapid acceleration and quietness of their cars.

Over 4,000 UK motorists with 12 or more points are still driving

Research by the RAC has uncovered the substantial number of speeding drivers who have escaped a ban. Could technology be the answer?

Speeding fines in the UK reach a four-year high

The expansion of London’s 20mph speed limit zone has made a major contribution to the increased number of speeding penalties

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.