'Selfish' drivers caught speeding at 164mph
At least 24,000 drivers were detected speeding at over 100mph in five years, police data shows.
www.bbc.co.ukHere are the latest notable updates on excessive speed from credible sources I found most recently.
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UK speeding figures amid rising enforcement: A 2025 report highlights that speeding on 30 mph roads remains a major risk, with police forces reporting incidents of drivers exceeding limits by large margins and some speeds on higher limits reaching record levels. This underscores ongoing enforcement emphasis and the safety risks of excess speed on urban roads.[1][3][4]
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US Florida and other jurisdictions tightening penalties: Individual cases and new laws in several states (including Florida) have led to arrests for speeds over 100 mph, illustrating a trend toward stricter penalties and public safety messaging around excessive speed.[2]
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UK enforcement surge in early 2025: Police data from multiple regions show a noticeable increase in prosecutions and more speed camera coverage, with authorities warning that extremely high speeds are reckless and unacceptable.[3]
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Broad context from international outlets: Global and regional reports continue to document incidents of reckless speeding, with authorities repeatedly citing the dangers to all road users and the need for continued public awareness campaigns.[6][8]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent article summaries for a specific country or region (e.g., UK, US, France) and provide direct excerpts and dates. I can also create a quick visual timeline of notable speeding incidents and enforcement actions if you want a chart.