Speeding

FACT: Around 1 in 3 road deaths are speed related.

Statistics show the main cause of crashes is inappropriate speed and human error.

Temptation

Whether you're a new driver or have been driving for years, sometimes a clear road or wanting to impress someone can make it really tempting for you to speed. Don't risk it.

What you might think is harmless can end in serious consequences. You could lose your licence, your job, your mates, and even yours or somebody else's life for that moment of madness.

Matthew Hannon died when he was racing his mate in Blackburn. For the full story click here.

Speed Limits

A speed limit is the maximum speed you can drive at, but you have to use your common sense as the speed limit isn't always the safe speed.

Driving too fast doesn't always mean going over the speed limit. It can mean driving at a speed that's not safe for the road conditions e.g. driving at 30mph near a busy school with lots of people around is way too fast.

Below is guide to the different speed limits:

Near schools and residential areas: 20mph
Built up areas: 30mph
Single carriageways: 60mph
Dual carriageways: 70mph
Motorways: 70mph