Drivers view speed limits as targets, survey suggests

Seven out of 10 motorists polled for the RAC said they tried to drive as close to limits as possible.

Some 55% of respondents said there was a culture among UK road users that it was acceptable to speed — Some 55% of respondents said there was a culture among UK road users that it was acceptable to speed (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent

January 10, 2025 at 9:40am GMT

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