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.
The highest recorded speed on 30mph roads was 122mph in the South Yorkshire Police area, while for 20mph roads the top speed was 88mph, logged by North Wales Police.
RAC road safety spokesman 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.
Last year the RAC carried out a survey which indicated 55% of drivers believe there is a culture among UK road users that it is acceptable to speed, with only 23% disagreeing with that assertion.
"Speed limits are set based on many factors, including the road layout, what's in the surrounding area and taking into account where there might be more vulnerable road users.
