The following is a selection of speeding related facts, figures and statistics.
Speed camera offences 1996 - 262,000
Speed camera offences 2006 - 1,865,000
This is a 700% increase.
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Speed cameras in England & Wales 2000 - 2,000
Speed cameras in England & Wales 2006 - 5,500
Number of traffic police on duty has dropped by 20% in that time
The Government state that their are 1,745 fewer deaths and serious injuries at camera sites each year (source: Telegraph 29.01.09)
Mathematicians state however that these statistics are flawed. (source: The Register (8.08.08)
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Whilst motorists going too fast is a factor in 29% of crashes, only 5% involve the driver exceeding the limit (source: Telegraph 30.09.06)
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Statistics comparing two 3-year periods shows that the hardest hit by speed cameras is the over-60's (especially women)
Between the periods 97/99 and 03/05:
Men over 60 receiving penalty points - 540% increase
Women over 60 receiving penalty points - 1,200% rise
The number of drivers under 25 in the same period receiving penalty points grew by just 18%
Under 25's are the age group most likely to be involved in traffic accidents
(Source: Times 4.12.08)
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Over 4.5 million drivers (42 per cent of motorists) have points on their licence (source: Daily Mail 9.5.05)
