Wales has the most law abiding drivers and that’s was before the controversial 20mph default urban speed limit came into force last September.
Gwent boasts the safest drivers in the UK, breaking the fewest amount of speed limits. With a population of 588,300, recorded speeding fines in this area averaged just 31 per 100,000 people and drivers committed a staggering 99% fewer offences than residents in Lincolnshire, the nation’s worst speeding offenders.
Analysts at Moneybarn car finance studied the number of penalties received by drivers in each police force area, revealing the areas with the least amount of fines in the UK.
Dyfed-Powys residents committed the second-fewest speeding offences in the UK, with fines handed out to just 0.11% of residents. With a relatively small population of 516,100 residents, only 564 speed violations were clocked last year, averaging just 109 offences per 100,000 residents.
Residents in Wiltshire are the third-safest drivers in the UK, with 0.19% of drivers facing speeding fines. With a population of 747,100 residents, the police force recorded 1,397 speeding offences, averaging 187 per 100,000 people in the region.
Top 10 UK areas with the least speeding offences:
The penalty for speeding offences in the UK can be quite costly. A minimum fine of £100 is issued, which can rise to £2,500 if the case is taken to court. In addition, are placed on the offender’s licence for 4 years.
Depending on the circumstances, drivers may be offered a speed awareness course to educate them on the dangers of speeding and help them avoid re-offending in the future.
A speeding penalty can lead to increased insurance premiums. This, along with fuel, maintenance, and car finance payments, all contribute to higher running costs for your vehicle.
