28/10/2026
SPEEDING
The facts
When driving, a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster you drive, the less time you have to stop if something unexpected happens.
The speed limit is the absolute maximum and it doesn’t mean it’s safe to drive at this speed in all conditions.
Speed contributes to around 1 in 4 fatal collisions on our roads, and on average kills and injures 54 young people a week. This includes collisions where the driver was within the speed limit but driving too fast for the road conditions.
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points added to your licence. If you’re still within 2 years of passing your driving test, your driving licence will be withdrawn if you build up 6 or more penalty points.
The law
You must not drive faster than the speed limit for the type of road and your type of vehicle.
The speed limit is the absolute maximum and it doesn’t mean it’s safe to drive at this speed in all conditions.
Exceeding the speed limit can land you with fines and points on your license. Remember, 6 points and you lose your license
