A new survey has revealed that just under a fifth (18 per cent) of drivers admitted to speeding at more than 100mph on Britain’s roads.
That figure increased to 33 per cent for drivers aged 25 to 34 according to the poll of 2,000 UK drivers conducted by the road safety charity Brake.
It found the top speed driven was 180mph on a motorway in Nottinghamshire, while the highest speed driven over the limit was 152mph in a 30 zone in London.
Figures from the Department for Transport revealed that 44 people were killed and another 143 were injured in crashes where speeding was a contributing factor in 2019.
Brake’s director of campaigns, Joshua Harris, said: “There is no excuse for breaking the speed limit and these figures highlight the grossly excessive speeds of some drivers who show complete disregard for the law and people’s safety.
“None of us should be put in danger by the high-risk behaviour of others when we’re getting about on roads. Many drivers drift over limits by mistake, but our research shows that a shockingly large number of drivers, particularly men, break speed limits excessively.”
Roads Minister Baroness Vere had a similar view, she said: “Speeding is illegal, reckless and puts people’s lives at unnecessary risk.
“For this reason, there are tough penalties and strict enforcement measures in place for those who disobey the law.”
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