FOI 667/25

REQUEST

1. The number of successful prosecutions secured for exceeding the speed limit on the roads with reference specifically to TRACTORS and/or agricultural vehicles (as opposed to any other vehicle type)
2. Please provide tractor/agricultural vehicle speeding prosecution figures for 2022-23, 2023-2024, 2025 so far.
3. Can you please identify the HIGHEST illegal tractor/agricultural vehicle speed (in mph) recorded by the force, and what the speed limit of the road was at the time of the offence
4. If possible, please provide details of the ultimate prosecution (fine, points on licence, etc) for the individual who recorded the highest speed while driving a tractor/agricultural vehicle.

RESPONSE

We consulted with our CTO (Central Ticket Office) who have provided the below response to your request.

Question 1

During the requested period:-

2 Offences were completed by way of an Educational Course. 

1 offence was progressed for Court process

Question 2

In 2022 there were 2 Notices of Intended Prosecution issued for offences detected by camera for vehicles recorded as Tractor/Agricultural vehicle in the South Wales Police area.

In 2023 0 Notices of Intended Prosecutions issued for an offence detected by Camera for vehicles recorded as Tractor/Agricultural vehicle in the South Wales Police Area. 

In 2024 there were 2 Notices of Intended Prosecution issued for offences detected by Camera for vehicles recorded as Tractor/Agricultural vehicle in the South Wales Police area.

In 2025 there has been 1 Notice of Intended Prosecution issued for an offence detected by Camera for a vehicle recorded as Tractor/Agricultural vehicle in the South Wales Police area from 1/1/25 to 19/5/25.

Question 3

Recorded speeds and speed limits for offences detected by Camera in the South Wales Police area are as follows:-

In 2022 - 1 x 28mph in 20mph area and 1 x 26mph in a 20mph area.

In 2023 – N/A

In 2024 - 1 x 26mph in a 20mph area and 1 x 27mph in a 20mph area.

In 2025 - 1 x 36mph in a 30mph area.

Question 4

South Wales Police do not hold data on ultimate prosecutions. Under S16 our duty to advise and assist you may wish to submit this part of your request to CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) using the link provided below:

Freedom of Information | The Crown Prosecution Service (cps.gov.uk)