Many motorists have heard of a 'rule' stating that speeding tickets won’t be applied if the driver is doing 10% + 2mph over the speed limit
Speed limits are designed to make roads safer for both drivers and pedestrians, but many drivers take risks and go faster than the limit, putting themselves in danger. With the weather now turning wet and windy, speeding is even more dangerous as it's much easier to lose control of a vehicle.
The data showed that across all vehicle types, the highest percentage of speeding vehicles occurs on 20mph roads. Stats showed that 49% of cars were exceeding the limit by 5mph or more, with 19% exceeding it by 10mph or more. Recently, Wales announced that the default speed limit is now 20mph in most areas that were previously 30mph.
The lowest instance of speeding was found on roads subject to the national speed limit. These are single-carriageway roads mainly found in rural areas where vehicles travel 60mph or less. If a car is towing a trailer, the limit reduces to 50mph. Many of these roads include sharp turns and bends, which can be dangerous to tackle at the stated 60mph limit, especially in wet or otherwise adverse weather.
A spokesperson for Claims.co.uk said: “Speeding is a contributing factor in 33% of road accidents and kills over 1,000 people per year. Fatalities are more common at higher speeds which is why governments around the globe are looking at ways to slow vehicles down.
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