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Green UK drivers told watching their speed could save lives and the planet

UK drivers told watching their speed could save lives and the planet

GEM Motoring Assist says sticking to the limit could save fuel and reduce emissions.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2022
Safety One in six UK speeding offences cancelled, research shows

One in six UK speeding offences cancelled, research shows

The analysis found 17 percent of tickets were cancelled in the 2020-21 financial year.
By James Fossdyke 07 March 2022
Safety UK: Research suggests speeding is now less acceptable among motorists

UK: Research suggests speeding is now less acceptable among motorists

The number who think speeding on motorways is acceptable has fallen noticeably in the past six years.
By James Fossdyke 21 February 2022
Races and Chases Driver caught street racing at 109 mph tells police he was going faster

Driver caught street racing at 109 mph tells police he was going faster

Well, we appreciate his honesty.
By Brian Potter 14 February 2022
Motorcycles Police can confiscate vehicles for 'insane' driving in Denmark

Police can confiscate vehicles for 'insane' driving in Denmark

Planning a trip to Denmark? Ride or drive like a madman and get your vehicle confiscated then auctioned off to the highest bidder.
By Brian Potter 04 February 2022
Motorsport.com Autobahn speed limits are a no-brainer, claims Sebastian Vettel

Autobahn speed limits are a no-brainer, claims Sebastian Vettel

It's tough to accept.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2021
Safety Paris limits speed to 19 mph on vast majority of streets

Paris limits speed to 19 mph on vast majority of streets

The policy aims to promote "soft" mobility in the city.
By Jacob Oliva 31 August 2021
Police 80-year-old driver speeding in Subaru WRX loses license for six months

80-year-old driver speeding in Subaru WRX loses license for six months

The elderly driver was doing 51 mph (82 km/h) over the speed limit.
By Adrian Padeanu 19 August 2021
Safety UK: Most drivers support lower motorway speed limit in wet weather

UK: Most drivers support lower motorway speed limit in wet weather

RAC study shows seven in 10 favour such an approach.
By James Fossdyke 03 August 2021
Safety UK: Research shows almost half of drivers support 20 mph limits in towns

UK: Research shows almost half of drivers support 20 mph limits in towns

Study finds 44 percent think 30 mph limits should be dropped to 20 mph.
By James Fossdyke 21 July 2021
Industry Paris to lower speed limit to 19 mph on city streets

Paris to lower speed limit to 19 mph on city streets

Paris is transitioning towards becoming a pedestrian-centric city.
By Enrico Punsalang 12 July 2021
Police BMW driver nabbed for speeding, thought Mt. Panorama was full-time track

BMW driver nabbed for speeding, thought Mt. Panorama was full-time track

The driver went almost double the speed limit.
By Jacob Oliva 28 June 2021
34:26 Races and Chases Corvette's cameras catch GM service techs going on 100-mph joyride

Corvette's cameras catch GM service techs going on 100-mph joyride

That's not cool.
By Jacob Oliva 11 June 2021
00:27 Supercars Rimac Nevera filmed doing 144 mph on public road, company founder apologises

Rimac Nevera filmed doing 144 mph on public road, company founder apologises

Mate Rimac says the driver himself notified the police about his wrongdoing. And no, it wasn't on the Autobahn.
By Adrian Padeanu 04 June 2021
Safety Drivers back wider use of average speed cameras on motorways

Drivers back wider use of average speed cameras on motorways

That's despite more than half of motorists speeding on 70 mph roads.
By James Fossdyke 10 May 2021
Safety Speeding in UK now less acceptable than five years ago, research suggests

Speeding in UK now less acceptable than five years ago, research suggests

Acceptance of speeding on motorways has fallen since 2016, but four in 10 will still do up to 80 mph.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2021
Safety Mercedes caught doing three times the speed limit in Germany

Mercedes caught doing three times the speed limit in Germany

The driver will be facing criminal charges if caught.
By Jacob Oliva 08 December 2020
Safety Government figures show speeding rose during lockdown

Government figures show speeding rose during lockdown

RAC says it's "frightening" to think speeding is among Covid-19's "legacies".
By James Fossdyke 25 November 2020
Safety Four in five back speeding crackdown near schools

Four in five back speeding crackdown near schools

But the research suggests attitudes are less strict on the motorway.
By James Fossdyke 19 November 2020
Safety One in five UK drivers has hit 100 mph on the public road

One in five UK drivers has hit 100 mph on the public road

And it's even more common among men and young drivers.
By James Fossdyke 17 November 2020
Safety Young drivers committed over 81,500 offences in the last year

Young drivers committed over 81,500 offences in the last year

Speeding topped the list of young driver offences.
By Dominik Wilde 29 October 2020
03:43 Races and Chases Watch police car reach 149 mph as it chases speeding VW Golf driver

Watch police car reach 149 mph as it chases speeding VW Golf driver

The GTI driver couldn't outrun a radio.
By Christopher Smith 28 October 2020
Crashes / Wrecks Watch Tesla Model 3 crash into house, driver flees on foot: Caught on camera

Watch Tesla Model 3 crash into house, driver flees on foot: Caught on camera

The Tesla Model 3 driver had been chased earlier by police, but the pursuit was called off.
By Steven Loveday 13 October 2020
Safety Charity calls for speeding to be as

Charity calls for speeding to be as "unacceptable as drink-driving"

IAM RoadSmart is concerned drivers are too blasé about speed.
By James Fossdyke 23 September 2020
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