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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 "unacceptable as drink-driving"

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
Safety Speeding incidents triple during lockdown

Speeding incidents triple during lockdown

New analysis suggests quieter roads enabled drivers to go faster.
By James Fossdyke 19 August 2020
Weird Speeding BMW driver pays 75x the normal fine for giving middle finger

Speeding BMW driver pays 75x the normal fine for giving middle finger

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
By Adrian Padeanu 07 August 2020
Safety Speed limits to rise through motorway roadworks

Speed limits to rise through motorway roadworks

The limit will rise from 50 to 60 mph.
By James Fossdyke 28 July 2020
Safety Deputy minister's report suggests Wales should drop speed limits

Deputy minister's report suggests Wales should drop speed limits

Cutting urban limits to 20 mph would save lives, says Lee Waters.
By James Fossdyke 21 July 2020
Weird Ford Focus caught doing 437 mph by glitchy speed camera

Ford Focus caught doing 437 mph by glitchy speed camera

Quite the humble brag, Ford Performance.
By Matthew Crisara 09 July 2020
Safety Data shows shocking extent of lockdown speeding in the UK

Data shows shocking extent of lockdown speeding in the UK

Some drivers have been clocked at more than 140 mph on the public road.
By James Fossdyke 02 June 2020
Safety Road safety charities call on drivers to slow down during lockdown

Road safety charities call on drivers to slow down during lockdown

The news follows reports of increased speeding under social distancing measures.
By James Fossdyke 27 April 2020
Safety Almost half of drivers think speeding is on the rise in lockdown

Almost half of drivers think speeding is on the rise in lockdown

The RAC says police speed traps are needed "more than ever".
By James Fossdyke 24 April 2020
Police RoSPA responds to 'alarming' rise in speeding cases

RoSPA responds to 'alarming' rise in speeding cases

There has been a rise in speeding cases during the coronavirus lockdown.
By Dominik Wilde 23 April 2020
Safety GEM warns against speeding during lockdown

GEM warns against speeding during lockdown

Don't be tempted by the empty roads.
By Dominik Wilde 15 April 2020
Weird Speeding driver was running away from coronavirus

Speeding driver was running away from coronavirus

A motorist was caught doing 130 mph on the M25.
By Brian Potter 14 April 2020
Police Two GM employees jailed after caught racing Chevy Corvette C8s

Two GM employees jailed after caught racing Chevy Corvette C8s

If crashing wasn't enough.
By Nico Ylanan 12 January 2020
Celebrity / Entertainment Royal Zara Tindall hit with driving ban

Royal Zara Tindall hit with driving ban

The Queen's granddaughter has notched up 12 points.
By Dominik Wilde 10 January 2020
Safety Speeding makes up 84 percent of all motoring offences

Speeding makes up 84 percent of all motoring offences

And almost all speeding drivers are caught by cameras.
By James Fossdyke 03 January 2020
Safety Speed awareness courses work, new research suggests

Speed awareness courses work, new research suggests

Re-offending rates fall slightly after drivers take the remedial courses.
By James Fossdyke 21 November 2019
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