Experts at car parts seller Ovoko have warned drivers, road users and motorists about the most common speed people get caught out at.
Ovoko’s Kazimieras Urbonas said: “There’s one specific speed that triggers more UK speeding fines than any other.
“It’s not what most people expect, and it happens on roads where drivers feel completely safe and in control.”
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The group revealed that the most common speed at which people get a ticket is when driving at 36mph in a 30mph zone.
Mr Urbonas told Ovoko: “Here’s the catch – your speedometer isn’t always perfectly accurate, and many drivers push just that bit further, thinking they’re still safe.
“Town centres with wide main roads are another major hotspot. These streets were often designed when traffic moved differently, so they feel like they should have higher limits than they actually do.”
“What makes this speed so dangerous from a penalty perspective is that it sits right in that grey area where drivers feel confident they’re being safe, but they’re actually over the enforcement threshold.
“Modern cars are so smooth and quiet that 36 mph can feel like you’re barely moving, especially on wide, well-maintained roads. But the camera only cares about the number, not how safe it feels.”
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The expert added: “A small miscalculation can cost you three points and a £100 fine, not to mention the impact on your insurance premiums.”
What happens if I’m caught speeding?
If you’ve been caught driving at excessive speed, you will be sent a Section 172 notice and a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP). If you ignore these notices you may have to go to court.
