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South Wales Argus
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
The worst speeding drivers, and roads, in Gwent revealed
Gwent Police issued more than 35,000 Notices of Intended Prosecution (NIPs) for speeding offences in a year, with the number of offences increasing by 85 per cent compared to two years ago. Legal Expert obtained the data, which showed that 35,112 people were informed they had exceeded the speed limit in the year ending March 2025. The number of NIPs issued has increased by almost 5,000 compared to the 30,437 sent out in 2023/24, with an 85 per cent surge in offences compared to two years ago. Speeding drivers receive a minimum of three points on their licence, with 12 points within three years resulting in disqualification from driving. The fixed penalty for speeding is £100, resulting in a potential penalty total of £3,511,200 in 2024/25. However, many NIPs did not lead to a Fixed Penalty Notice. The top 20 roads for speeding offences in Gwent have been identified. A constant stream of drivers on Lower Race, Pontypool, received NIPs, with 4,064 notices issued, averaging around 11 per day. The Newport stretch of the M4 appears nine times in the top 20, including seven of the worst 10 roads. The eastbound section of the motorway from Junction 25 to Junction 24 had the highest number of offences, with 2,953 drivers issued with NIPs. The A48 Southern Distribution Road, which topped last year's list, is absent from this year's top 20. The worst speeding offenders have also been revealed, with the highest speeds recorded between Junctions 26 and 25A on the M4, with one driver clocked at a massive 118mph. Another offender was caught travelling at a staggering 111mph on Lower Race, almost three times the 40mph speed limit. GoSafe said: "Excessive speed is one of the largest contributory factors to collisions on our roads. "Higher speed collisions often means a higher severity and a devastating impact on families. "GoSafe will continue to use the '4E' method to improve road safety: engineering, education, engagement, and enforcement. "Enforcement is always the last option and is considered where the risk to people is highest. "We'll continue to use these methods to reduce the number of people killed or injured on Welsh roads." Gwent Police declined to comment.
North Wales Live
27-07-2025
- North Wales Live
'Secret fact they don't want you to know' as readers debate speed fines in North Wales
North Wales Live readers have been engaging in a lively debate following a recent report about a speed trap on the A55 in North Wales, with the comments section brimming with strong views on speed limits, road safety, and the reasons behind speed enforcement. Almost 50,000 speeding prosecutions were handed out in North Wales over the past year - with some motorists significantly exceeding the speed limit. According to fresh data from Legal Expert, North Wales Police issued 49,403 Notices of Intended Prosecution (NIPs) for speeding within just one year. These notices were all distributed between 6th April 2024 and 5th April this year. Based on the standard fixed speeding penalty of £100, this could result in potential fines totalling £4,940,300 for offending drivers, with the funds going to the UK Treasury. Readers in the comments section had this to say - Joebloggs999 writes: "Proves it's all about the money!" Blistermobby adds: "Just ensure the number on your car matches or is lower than the round signs. This is a secret fact they don't want you to know." Parcel quotes: "'A driver was also caught averaging 113mph going down Rhuallt Hill on the A55'. Really, averaging, so he was going much faster, then. How did he keep his licence!?" Pete Watson adds: "Hard to miss the signage about average speed cameras on this stretch of road." Joebloggs999 replies: "It's a wonder how he managed to keep his car on the road!" Ofcourseitis believes: "The 20mph scandal continues, keep your paperwork so that you can claim back the cash that has been extorted from you, when all of this is exposed. The whole episode is menacing and unjust." Kopite1892 adds: "Simply drive in reverse as I do, or get a dodgy number plate." Borntobemild comments: "If you can't read a road sign and adjust your speed accordingly, you really shouldn't be driving." While over on our Facebook page - Adrian Phylip-Jones comments: " 'Based on the basic fixed speeding penalty of £100, that's potentially £4,940,300 in fines from offending drivers'. I was under the impression that these fines were meant to support local road safety initiatives. If all the money goes straight to the UK Treasury, does North Wales ever actually see any of it come back to improve safety in the area?"
