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Leam Lane, Gateshead, the fastest 30mph zone in England and Wales (image Google Street View 2012)

96mph in a 30 limit & 149mph on a motorway: figures reveal insane speeding on roads of England & Wales

"A limit not a target to beat," says road safety body

Wed, May 28, 2014 07:54
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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Government plans to roll out traffic courts to deal with low-level driver offences across England and Wales

Ministers say move will free up magistrate's courts to deal with more serious crimes 'that affect community and victims'

Sun, Dec 15, 2013 18:32
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Godfrey Bloom

Godfrey Bloom says speeding “has nothing to do with accidents”, considers standing for Westminster

DfT figures beg to differ

Tue, Nov 26, 2013 14:46
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Cyclists probably breaking the speed limit in Richmond Park (CC licensed by adambowie:Flickr)

Are police fining ‘speeding’ cyclists in Richmond Park exceeding their authority?

How come London's Royal Parks are the only places in the UK you can be booked for speeding on a bike? We find out.

Thu, Oct 24, 2013 08:27
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Cyclists probably breaking the speed limit in Richmond Park (CC licensed by adambowie:Flickr)

Teen cyclist fined for riding 37mph in Richmond Park

But does the Royal Parks speed limit actually apply to bikes?

Thu, Sep 19, 2013 12:19
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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Motorist clocked at 82mph in 30mph zone; judge queries why he was only charged with speeding

Judge's comments reflect similar concerns to those made by CTC in its recently launched Road Justice campaign

Wed, Aug 07, 2013 12:42
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Reducing traffic speeds below 40mph may increase toxic pollution, says Transport Research Laboratory report

But slower cars cause fewer crashes, and the roads are safer for cyclists and pedestrians too

Sun, Feb 03, 2013 21:58
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New Transport Secretary: Speeding kills, and road safety is my priority

Plans to increase M-way speed limits will be subject to safety considerations

Mon, Sep 17, 2012 10:26
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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Speeding police officer convicted of dangerous driving for seriously injuring cyclist while responding to incident

Court hears how van's wheels left ground as it headed over humpback bridge at more than twice the speed limit

Thu, Aug 23, 2012 12:59
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Sharp drop in number of drivers speeding on 30mph roads in urban areas says RAC report

Study of DfT and Ministry of Justice data also reveals steep decline in drivers found to have committed speeding offences

Wed, Aug 22, 2012 10:00
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