{"id":34799,"date":"2023-09-16T23:59:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T19:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoscommunity.com\/?p=34799"},"modified":"2023-09-17T18:00:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T14:00:25","slug":"road-safety-groups-welcome-fines-for-going-1mph-over-the-speed-limit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoscommunity.com\/2023\/09\/16\/road-safety-groups-welcome-fines-for-going-1mph-over-the-speed-limit\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Safety Groups Welcome Fines for Going One mph Over the Speed Limit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Road safety motoring groups have welcomed the proposal for drivers to face fines for exceeding speed limits by one mph.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The All Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking made up of cross-party MPs and peers, will call for tolerances in the enforcement of speeding to be removed.<\/p>\n

Most police forces have a tolerance of 10 per cent plus two mph above the limit before drivers face prosecution for speeding.<\/p>\n

Gary Digva, founder of road safety campaigners\u00a0Road Angel<\/a>, believes this will reduce road accidents and fatalities.<\/p>\n

He said: “It may sound extreme that drivers could be fined for going just one mph over the speed limit, but British motorists face a real speeding problem.<\/p>\n

“Statistics published by the Department for Transport (DfT)<\/a> have revealed that 85% of car drivers in Great Britain broke the law by driving faster than the speed limit in 20mph zones last year.<\/p>\n

“The report also revealed that on roads with a 30mph maximum, 50% of car drivers broke the law.<\/p>\n

“Speed limits are in place to make the roads<\/a> safer for pedestrians and other road users, so those ignoring the rules are risking lives.<\/p>\n

“Motorists are aware of the 10% over the speed limit leniency that most police forces operate, but we believe drivers should try and do the opposite and drive 10% under the limit to help keep them and other road users safe and avoid penalties.<\/p>\n

“In 2021, travelling too fast or exceeding the speed limit contributed to 25% of deaths.<\/p>\n

“Some people are concerned that drivers could be distracted by their speedometer if the tolerances were removed, but drivers need to know how fast they drive.<\/p>\n

“It’s essential drivers get the information they need without being distracted, and car technology<\/a> can help drivers better understand what speed they are doing while not being distracted, which can lead to distracted driving.<\/p>\n

“Ultimately, excessive speed increases the chances of being involved in an accident<\/a> due to increased braking distances and shorter reaction times.<\/p>\n

“Speeding endangers everyone on the roads<\/a>, so drivers should be encouraged not to speed even if it is only one mph over the limit because speeding is a significant contributor to accidents and casualties on British roads.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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