Britain’s 20-mph speed limits are being widely ignored, with new Government data showing that four in five drivers break them.
Figures from the Department for Transport (DfT), analysed by leading motoring website DrivingExperience.com, reveal that 84% of vehicles exceed 20-mph limits – and more than half (52%) go at least 10 mph over.
The findings suggest that five years on from the wider rollout of 20-mph zones, there’s been virtually no improvement in compliance – sparking fresh debate over whether the limits are working at all.
Imran Malek, corporate sales manager at DrivingExperience.com, said: “It’s shocking to see the level of speeding on 20-mph roads.
“While they have caused division in some areas and among some drivers, we would urge all motorists to drive sensibly and observe speed limits, keeping thrills to the track with a driving experience.”
Additional insight also shows that speeding in 20-mph zones is far higher than on other road types.
Less than half of vehicles have exceeded the 70-mph speed limit on motorways and dual carriageways, plus 60-mph single carriageways, and that a little over half have gone too fast on 30-mph roads – compared to the 84% on 20-mph roads.
Imran added: “There’s clearly a sizeable proportion of vehicles flouting the 20-mph speed limit, with some opposition arguing that there’s been a blanket approach when more targeted measures are required.
“Whatever the driving situation, it’s common courtesy to stay alert behind the wheel, ensuring all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians, stay safe.”
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