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 If you’re still within 2 years of passing your driving test, your driving licence will be withdrawn if you build up 6 or more penalty points.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.
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