Speeding Epidemic in Derbyshire: New Data Reveals Shocking Statistics

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Jul 28, 2025 — 1 min read

In the year ending March 2025, the police force in Derbyshire told 73,560 people that they broke the speed limit. This staggering number translates to £7,356,000 worth of potential penalties, with each offender facing a £100 fine and a minimum of three points added to their license. The data also reveals the five worst offenders, with four of them speeding past roadworks on the M1, where the speed limit was lowered to 50mph. The worst speeding offense in Derbyshire was recorded at the A52 in June 2024, with a driver reaching a shocking 138mph.

Key Takeaways:

The police force in Derbyshire told 73,560 people that they broke the speed limit in the year ending March 2025.
The total value of potential penalties for speeding in Derbyshire in 2024/25 is estimated at £7,356,000.
The fixed penalty for speeding in the UK is £100, with a minimum of three points added to the offender's license.
Four drivers were caught speeding past roadworks on the M1, where the speed limit was lowered to 50mph.
The worst speeder was recorded at the A52 in June 2024, with a driver reaching 138mph.
Three other drivers were caught speeding over 120mph, putting them well above the speed limit imposed during roadworks.
The data was provided by Legal Expert, a personal injury solicitors firm.

Statistics:

73,560 people were told they broke the speed limit in Derbyshire in the year ending March 2025.
The total value of potential penalties for speeding in Derbyshire in 2024/25 is estimated at £7,356,000.
The fixed penalty for speeding in the UK is £100.
Four drivers were caught speeding past roadworks on the M1.
The worst speeder was recorded at the A52 in June 2024, with a speed of 138mph.
Three other drivers were caught speeding over 120mph.

Sources:

https://www.legalexpert.co.uk/car-accident-claims/ (Legal Expert's website)
https://www.legalexpert.co.uk/car-accident-claims/statistics-on-speeding-fines-in-the-uk/ (Legal Expert's statistic on speeding fines in the UK)
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