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The All Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPG) is calling for stricter rules for speeding to be enforced, with drivers fined for straying by just 1mph.<\/p>\n
In a new report, the group, made up of MPs and peers from all-parties, have recommended various steps to discourage drivers from speeding, including scrapping police tolerances.<\/p>\n
Currently, the majority of police forces across the UK will only prosecute drivers found travelling 10 percent higher than the speed limit plus 2mph, such as 35mph in a 30mph area.<\/p>\n
The APPG noted that the latest technology used by the police forces are more accurate at detecting speeds.<\/p>\n
However, there are fears that enforcing stricter speed limit laws will lead to drastic increases in fines.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> ‘I bought an electric MG eight weeks ago – it’s incredible value for money’<\/strong><\/p>\n Nevertheless, Gary Digva, safety campaigner and founder of dashcam manufacturer Road Angel, is backing the move.<\/p>\n He explained: \u201cIt may sound extreme that drivers could be fined for going just 1mph over the speed limit, but there is a real speeding problem amongst British motorists.<\/p>\n \u201cStatistics published by the Department for Transport (DfT) have revealed that 85 percent of car drivers in Great Britain broke the law by driving faster than the speed limit in 20mph zones last year.\u201d<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n The DfT\u2019s report also noted that 50 percent of drivers admitted to speeding in a 30mph zone during 2022.<\/p>\n However, other motoring experts are concerned that the proposed measures could lead to drivers feeling paranoid and potentially distracted.<\/p>\n Instead, some are calling for other measures to discourage motorists from speeding, such as driver training courses.<\/p>\n In an interview with the Sunday Times, Edmund King, president of the AA, warned of the risks that could come with stricter enforcement.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cIf people are too paranoid about going 1mph or 2mph above the speed limit, that\u2019s not conducive to road safety.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is better to be able to see a cyclist on the left-hand side of the road, or a pedestrian stepping out from the right, rather than just to stare at the speedometer.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/speed-camera-4957539.jpg?r=1694618945268\")
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