You might have travelled the same route hundreds of times and think that driving slightly fast isn’t risky. But even going a little too fast for the road conditions can increase your chances of being killed or seriously injured.
Remember, rural roads change quickly. Is pushing it worth it? THINK!
Speeding – 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 more than half of all fatal collisions on our roads, and on average kills or injures 137 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 If you’re still within 2 years of passing your driving test, your driving licence will be withdrawn if you build up 6 or more penalty points.
Rural roads – the facts
- On average, three people die each day on rural roads.
- In 2023, 67% of all fatal or serious speed-related collisions involving young male drivers happened on rural roads.
Find out more
Speeding penalties – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Driving on country roads – your complete guide | RAC Drive.
