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SPEEDING 'ROUTINE FOR MAJORITY OF DRIVERS'
By Peter Woodman, Press Association Transport Correspondent
More than four in five motorists break speed limits, a survey today showed.
As many as 82% of drivers admitted to sometimes or frequently exceeding the
limit, the poll by YouGov and insurance company Admiral found.
For male drivers, the figure was as high as 86%, while 78% of women motorists
owned up to speeding.
Based on responses from 3,280 drivers, the poll also revealed:
:: Only 27% think speed cameras improve road safety;
:: Just 18% reckon more speed cameras should be installed;
:: 14% have been caught speeding in the last year;
:: 30% say the speed limit should be 20mph on residential streets;
:: 71% think the speed limit should be 80mph or higher on motorways.
People in Yorkshire were the biggest supporters of speed cameras, while those
in north-east England disliked the cameras the most.
Admiral managing director Sue Longhorn said: "I'm surprised so many motorists
admit to speeding. Our research suggests it's not just commonplace, but routine
for the vast majority of drivers. What's not surprising is the percentage that
get caught speeding with so many breaking the speed limit.
"Speeding is such an emotive issue for motorists, and one area where they feel
the Government interferes too much. Our research illustrates just how disliked
speed cameras are and how suspicious motorists are about the motives of police
forces who install them. It would seem that most people think enough is
enough."
She went on: "Many councils are introducing 20mph speed limits in more
residential areas and this is already commonplace near schools. Our research
suggests this might not be such a popular move, but in order to keep motorists
onside, maybe they should consider raising the speed limit on motorways to 80mph
when conditions are good."
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SPEEDING 'ROUTINE FOR MAJORITY OF DRIVERS'
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:: 71% think the speed limit should be 80mph or higher on motorways.

Absolutely! the headline should have read" "Survey finds 18% of drivers deluded or dishonest"!

it will be interesting to hear Brake's take on this news.

I imagine it going something along the lines of....

A spokesperson said.." Brake has always said that Britain is becoming a dangerous, lawless place and instead of spending money on new roads and road improvements, the country should be building new prisons to house vehicle drivers" ....

And I would suggest that most of the 18% who didn't admit to speeding are either deceiving themselves or lying -see current signature.

Some years ago I remember reading about a test where cars had been fitted with a "black box" and people asked to drive normally over a set route. Apparently 99% of male and 97% of female drivers exceeded a speed limit at some point.

Well that of course leads headlong into the 85%ile argument that clearly shows (as I know you know) that those drivers are the safest group.

I ask again, are they safe enough?

Well this proves that the majority of drivers feel that speed limits are being set ridiculously low...all we need now is someone with common sense in the government and local authorities....any chance of that happening in the near future....more chance of me winning the lottery...and I don't do it!

How would you respond for both possible answers yes and no?