Government data shows speed is the biggest factor reported in fatal road collisions – it is a factor in 58 per cent of fatalities and in 43 per cent of road collisions of all severities.
Chief constable Jo Shiner, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for roads policing, said: “We know that some incidents of going over the speed limit can be genuine mistakes or errors, but the speeds cited here are clearly drivers taking deliberate decisions to travel at excessive speeds, putting everyone at risk.
South Yorkshire Police recorded a speed of 122mph on a 30mph road, while North Wales Police logged a vehicle being driven at 88mph on a 20mph road.
RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: "Although this data is a snapshot, it shines a light on the incredibly dangerous actions of a few, that are putting law-abiding road users at serious risk.
A total of 48 per cent of forces found drivers going more than three times the 30mph limit, while 90 per cent had clocked people driving at 60mph.
