Road safety charity IAM Roadsmart has reported a 32% rise in the number of drivers receiving points for speeding between 2022 and 2025, and is calling for a shift in mindset and stronger enforcement to tackle the “culture of speeding.”
A Freedom of Information request to the DVLA revealed that 678,367 drivers received an SP30 endorsement for exceeding the speed limit on a public road in 2022, compared to 939,519 in 2025. Meanwhile, 216,141 drivers were caught speeding on motorways in 2025, a 6% drop from 2024 but a 29% rise since 2022.
IAM RoadSmart policy director Nicholas Lyes said: “More people getting points for speeding is incredibly concerning, especially in 30mph zones with vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists. Many more may be speeding but avoiding detection.
“Above all, we need to see a shift in mindset; speeding carries serious consequences, but the fact that it is so widespread indicates a cultural problem that needs addressing.”