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Extreme Speeders Caught: 1,500+ Over 112mph
11 Dec
Summary
- Over 1,500 drivers were caught exceeding 112mph in the UK last year.
- Volvo's 112mph speed limiter is a benchmark for extreme speeding cases.
- Fastest speed recorded was 160mph in Cheshire, nearly 2.3 times the limit.
In the last 12 months, UK police forces recorded over 1,500 instances of drivers exceeding 112mph. This benchmark speed is notably the maximum limit set by Volvo for its vehicles, part of its 'Vision Zero' safety strategy aimed at preventing fatalities.
These extreme speeders were detected by police patrols and speed cameras across 32 responding police force areas. The data reveals that approximately one motorist every six hours was caught at these dangerous speeds. The fastest driver was clocked at an alarming 160mph in Cheshire, more than double the national speed limit.
Drivers caught traveling at such excessive speeds face severe penalties, including immediate license bans, significant fines equivalent to a percentage of weekly income, and penalty points on their license. With incomplete data from all UK police forces, the actual number of extreme speeders is likely higher, underscoring ongoing road safety concerns.
