Top Five Worst Speeding Offenders in Humber Region Revealed

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New data has revealed the top five worst speeding offenders in the Humber region, with one driver reaching speeds of 149mph on the M62. Almost 16,000 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) were issued in a year due to speeding on the region's roads, resulting in potential penalties worth over £1.598m. The data also shows the specific stretches of road that were worst for speeding offenses, with the M62 between the East Riding county boundary and Junction 35 near Goole topping the list.

Key Takeaways:

  • The top five worst speeding offenders in the Humber region were caught driving at speeds of 149mph, 143mph, 139mph, 133mph, and 132mph on various roads.
  • Almost 16,000 FPNs were issued in a year due to speeding on the region's roads, with the minimum fixed penalty being £100.
  • The potential penalties from these FPNs amount to a staggering £1.598m, which is worth highlighting the importance of road safety.
  • The M62 between the East Riding county boundary and Junction 35 near Goole is the worst stretch of road for speeding offenses, with 3,537 offenses committed.
  • The top 20 worst roads for speeding offenses across Humberside shows that motorways and A roads figure prominently, with the M62 and A180 being the two most frequent appearants.
  • The Roads Policing Unit of Humberside Police is working closely with local councils and Safer Roads Humber to ensure road safety, with officers offering safety advice to motorists and encouraging people to raise concerns about speeding.

Statistics:

  • 16,000 FPNs were issued in a year due to speeding on the region's roads.
  • £1.598m worth of potential penalties were issued.
  • The minimum fixed penalty for speeding is £100.
  • 3,537 speeding offenses were committed on the M62 between the East Riding county boundary and Junction 35 near Goole.
  • 1,542 speeding offenses were committed on the A180 Cleethorpe Road.
  • 1,330 speeding offenses were committed on the M180.
  • 883 speeding offenses were committed on the A15.
  • 868 speeding offenses were committed on the M181 Northbound near Scunthorpe.

Sources:

  • The Grimsby Telegraph: "The Top Five Worst Speeding Offenders in Humber Region Revealed" (28/03/2024)
  • Humberside Police: "We remain committed to working closely with local councils and Safer Roads Humber to ensure that our roads are safe for all that use them."