Speeding convictions across the England and Wales have hit an eight-year high
Nottingham has been found to be the area that saw the largest year-on-year increase in speeding convictions in 2022, new data shows. The area's police force saw the number of convictions more than double from 4,089 to 9,444.
That represented a 16 per cent rise on the total in 2021 and was the highest in records dating back to 2014. The RAC also said the figures indicate there has been a rise in serious speeding cases.Nottingham was followed by Gloucestershire which is up 100 per cent, Leicestershire up 92 per cent and Derbyshire up 86 per cent. The analysis found that nearly three out of four people taken to court for speeding were convicted.
But cases involving serious incidents or motorists denying exceeding the limit often end up in court, where fines can reach a maximum of £2,500 for speeding on a motorway. “While most people receive a fixed penalty notice for speeding, more serious or contested cases end up in court. This data shows that drivers who appear in court for speeding are usually convicted, and the fines are deservedly steep.”
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