FOI 503/26

Request

 

Q1. The total number of speeding offences recorded in 20mph limits in each of the following calendar years: 2023, 2024 and 2025.

 

Q2. The total number of speeding offences recorded in 30mph limits in each of the following calendar years: 2023, 2024 and 2025.

 

Q3. The total number of speeding offences recorded in 20mph limits between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026.

 

Q4. The total number of speeding offences recorded in 30mph limits between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026.

 

Q5. Where held in a readily retrievable format, the highest recorded speed detected in a 20mph limit, and separately in a 30mph limit, during the period 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2026.

 

Q6. Where held in a readily retrievable format, the top three roads or locations within your force area with the highest number of speeding offences recorded in 20mph limits, and separately in 30mph limits, across the full period requested.

 

Q7. Where held in a readily retrievable format, the total number of offences in 20mph limits, and separately in 30mph limits, by outcome, including:

1. Fixed Penalty Notices
2. Speed awareness courses
3. Prosecutions or court summons

 

Clarification

 

For Q6 and Q7, please could these cover the full period requested within the FOI, namely:

 

• 2023 calendar year
• 2024 calendar year
• 2025 calendar year
• 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026

 

Response

 

We consulted with our Motoring Unit and Central Ticket Office who have provided the following information regarding your request.

 

Question 1

 

Year                                   Total
2023	6,282
2024	4,420
2025	48,943

 

 

 

Question 2

 

Year                  Total
2023	46,703
2024	19,864
2025	38,929

 

 

Question 3

 

Between 1^st January 2026 to 31^st March 2026 there were 1,521 offences.

 

Question 4

 

Between 1^st January 2026 to 31^st March 2026 there were 7,053 offences.

 

Question 5 & 6

 

Please see document entitled ‘Response data 503_26 Q5 & Q6’.

 

Question 7

 

Please see document entitled ‘Response data Q7 503_26’.