England’s top spots for speeding fines
11/11/2024
Last Updated: 25 Sept 2025
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Written by: Deirbhile Coyle
Insurance Writer
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The areas in England with the highest number of speeding fines
England’s most prolific areas for speeding offences have been revealed and the area covered by Warwickshire Police has the highest number of offences per capita.
Data compiled by motoring experts at Quotezone reveals the equivalent of around four in ten people receive a speeding ticket in the county, with one particular section of the M6 being most notorious for catching motorists out.
This data was gathered through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests sent to each of the 39 territorial police forces across England, with 29 forces responding. This was then compiled by analysts at Quotezone to reveal the areas with the most offenders per capita, and which speed cameras in particular manage to catch the most lawbreakers.
England’s 10 busiest speeding cameras with the highest offences by area/police force
- Avon and Somerset – The busiest camera was the A303 between Podimore roundabout & Hazelgrove roundabout with 12,940 offences
- West Midlands – The busiest camera was the M6 between J7& 8 with 11,274 offences
- Bedfordshire – The busiest camera was the A1081 Airport Way, Southwest bound, Luton with 8606 offences
- Essex – The busiest camera was the A176 Nethermayne, J/W Ashdon Way, Basildon with 8437 offences
- Gloucestershire – The busiest camera was the M5 Motorway with 6939 offences
- Dorset – The busiest camera was the A338 Cooper Dean to Blackwater NB Bournemouth with 6270 offences
- Durham – The busiest camera was the A1(M) J61 Bowburn to J60 Bradbury, Durham with 5906 offences
- Cambridgeshire – The busiest camera was the A14, W/B MP 0829B, Fenstanton with 4353 offences
- Norfolk – The busiest camera was the A134 Thetford with 3237 offences
- Suffolk – The busiest camera was A11 Barton Mills with 2100 offences
How many speeding fines were issued in the UK?
In 2024, 205,522 drivers were found guilty of speeding offences in the UK,* which is a 1% decrease in reports compared to 2023.
The UK government reported motorways to have the highest offences in 2024, with 44% of cars breaking the speed limit. Cars travelling on 30mph roads follow closely behind, with 43% of drivers breaking these limits. Single carriageways that adhere to the national speed limit had the lowest offences, with only 9% reported in 2024.
Most concerning reports show that 39% of drivers who exceeded limits on motorways admitted that they broke the speed limit to drive in accordance with the speed of other drivers on the same road.
How many points do you get for speeding?
If you are found guilty of speeding, the minimum penalty is 3 points** added to your licence and a fine of £100. In some cases, if the police decide it’s appropriate, you may be able to attend a speed awareness course instead of receiving points, but that will depend on your offence and personal circumstances. Find out more about why you might be offered a speed awareness course here.
Do speeding tickets affect insurance?
Yes, receiving speeding tickets that result in points on your license will impact your insurance. Drivers with points can expect to face higher insurance costs as they will automatically be deemed a much higher risk to insure. The exact increase will depend on multiple factors, with the added challenge that not all insurers will cover drivers with penalty points. Learn more about how even 3 points can impact your insurance with our guide here.
Where can I check my driving licence for points?
Points are calculated over 3-year increments, so it can be easy to forget how many points you might have gained over this time. You can check your driving licence information on the gov.uk site.*** Here you can see how many points you might have on your licence. If your license was issued outside of England, Wales or Scotland, this service won’t be available to you.
Keep in mind, you can only gain 12 points over a 3-year period. Young drivers should be aware that tighter restrictions are applied within the first two years after passing their test.
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Top 39 regions in England for speeding offences:
| Area/Police Force | Total offences | Busiest camera | Total offences of busiest camera | Population of force area | % of offences per population size |
| Avon and Somerset | N/A | A303 between Podimore roundabout & Hazelgrove roundabout (w/b) | 12,940 | 1,720,000 | N/A |
| Bedfordshire | N/A | A1081 Airport Way, Southwest bound, Luton | 8606 | 665,000 | N/A |
| Cambridgeshire | 36,210 | A14, W/B MP 0829B, Fenstanton | 4353 | 856,000 | 4.20% |
| Cheshire | 43,202 | A41 Long Lane, Upton by Chester | N/A | 1,100,000 | 3.90% |
| City of London | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8700 | N/A |
| Cleveland | 14,635 | A689 at Wynyard | N/A | 569,000 | 2.60% |
| Cumbria | 31,274 | A591 Ings travelling east | N/A | 500,000 | 6.25% |
| Derbyshire | 85,265 | M1 Junction 28 to 30 | N/A | 1,000,000 | 8.50% |
| Devon and Cornwall | N/A | Laira Road, Plymouth | N/A | 1,790,000 | N/A |
| Dorset | 54,101 | A338 Cooper Dean to Blackwater NB Bournemouth | 6270 | 774,000 | 7% |
| Durham | 44,863 | A1(M) J61 Bowburn to J60 Bradbury, Durham | 5906 | 595,308 | 7.50% |
| Essex | 92,818 | A176 Nethermayne, J/W Ashdon Way, Basildon | 8437 | 1,800,000 | 5.15% |
| Gloucestershire | 41,429 | M5 Motorway | 6939 | 637,000 | 6.50% |
| Greater Manchester Police | 166,436 | N/A | N/A | 2,700,000 | 6.10% |
| Hampshire | 51,337 | M27 Westbound between Junction 8&7 near Hedge End | N/A | 1,990,000 | 2.60% |
| Hertfordshire | 63,685 | A4125 Eastbury Rd, near Manning Court, bi-directional, Watford | N/A | 1,500,000 | 4.20% |
| Humberside | 50,191 | M62 Ouse Bridge Eastbound | N/A | 932,800 | 5.40% |
| Kent | 72,305 | M25 clockwise at Junction 5 to Clacket Lane services | N/A | 1,800,000 | 4% |
| Lancarshire | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1,500,000 | N/A |
| Leicestershire | 54,769 | A5460 Narborough Road | N/A | 1,000,000 | 5.50% |
| Lincolnshire | 94,987 | A153 Anwick | N/A | 750,000 | 12.70% |
| Merseyside | N/A | M62 Motorway | N/A | 1,423,065 | N/A |
| Metropolitan Police | 757,375 | A406 nr j/w Western Av NW11 to A406 nr Apsley Way NW2 W/B | N/A | 8,950,000 | 8.50% |
| Norfolk | 51,051 | A134 Thetford | 3237 | 908,000 | 5.60% |
| North Yorkshire | N/A | N/A | N/A | 813,000 | N/A |
| Northamptonshire | N/A | N/A | N/A | 723,000 | N/A |
| Northumbria | 38,511 | A167 Ponteland Road between A191 Etal Lane Roundabout | N/A | 1,460,000 | 2.60% |
| Nottinghamshire | N/A | A38 Kings Mill Road/Kirkby Road | N/A | 1,170,475 | N/A |
| South Yorkshire | 73,976 | M1-4491B J32 – J31 Southbound | 294 | 1,280,000 | 5.80% |
| Staffordshire | 48,022 | M6 Southbound between Junctions 13-10A | N/A | 1,062,500 | 4.50% |
| Suffolk | 46,077 | A11 Barton Mills | 2100 | 761,000 | 6.10% |
| Surrey | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1,100,000 | N/A |
| Sussex | 62,226 | A270 Lewes Road, J/W Coldean Lane | N/A | 1,700,000 | 3.70% |
| Thames Valley Police | 44,970 | A42 Bicester, Oxfordshire | N/A | 2,420,000 | 1.90% |
| Wawrickshire | 210,393 | M6-M42 Southbound link | N/A | 554,002 | 38% |
| West Mercia | 113,433 | M5 Junction 8 southbound | N/A | 1,190,000 | 9.50% |
| West Midlands | 78,482 | M6 between J7&8 | 11,274 | 2,930,000 | 2.70% |
| West Yorkshire | 228,139 | N/A | N/A | 2,108,000 | 10.80% |
| Wiltshire | 11,242 | Thamesdown Drive, Swindon | 704 | 722,000 | 1.55% |
References:
*https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/vehicle-speed-compliance-statistics-for-great-britain-2024/vehicle-speed-compliance-statistics-for-great-britain-2024
**https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/speeding
***https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence
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