Brake says that men speed more than women

25 November 2020

Road safety charity Brake has suggested that men are more likely to exceed speeds of 100mph than women, following their latest research in which 28% of male drivers admitted that they had driven above 100mph, compared with just 9% of women. At Marshall Minibus, driver safety is our top priority, and we take speeding offences very seriously. We aim to keep our customers informed and up to date the latest with road safety news.

More than 2,000 UK drivers participated in Brake’s research, which found that nearly one in five (18%) and one in three (33%) of 25-35-year-old drivers had exceeded 100mph on a public road.

This is despite the hefty consequences that offenders face for exceeding 100mph which includes a driving ban of up to eight weeks, and a fine of 150% of their weekly income.

According to calculation by Brake, stopping distances at 100mph are approximately 182m – the length of nearly two football pitches – making it virtually impossible to avoid a crash.

Roads Minister Baroness Vere said, “Speeding is illegal, reckless and puts people’s lives at unnecessary risk. For this reason, there are tough penalties and strict enforcement measures in place for those who disobey the law.

“We’re working hard to change attitudes that lead to speeding, including through our THINK! campaign which targets young men.

“The stories of families who have lost loved ones are absolutely heart-breaking. So please always remember there is no need to speed.”

Brake, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police revealed that the highest excess speed recorded by was a driver travelling at 152mph in a 30mph zone. The highest speed overall, was 180mph, captured by Nottinghamshire Police in a 70mph zone.

Joshua Harris, director of campaigns for Brake said, “There is no excuse for breaking the speed limit and these figures highlight the grossly excessive speeds of some drivers who show complete disregard for the law and people’s safety.

“None of us should be put in danger by the high-risk behaviour of others when we’re getting about on roads, and that’s why, this Road Safety Week, we are asking everyone to join us in our call that there is no need to speed.”

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