Drivers speed involuntarily, says study
Monday 27 September 2010 Back to Blog
Van leasing customers who speed may be doing so involuntarily, a new survey has revealed.
A poll by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has found that the majority of drivers do not drive too fast deliberately but have a hard time sticking to speed limits.
Nearly 90 per cent of the 3,000 respondents to the survey said they aim to comply with the speed limit.
However, 60 per cent admitted that they find it difficult to keep within the limit.
Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research, said: "It's good to know most people want to stay within the law when it comes to speeding, but too many seem to find it challenging.
"The results suggest that people are aware of the limit and don't want to break it, but temptation and pressure from other traffic may push them to go faster."
It was also found that the most common reason for drivers speeding is that they disagree with the imposed limit, while police presence was found to be the most effective deterrent.
Recently released figures from the Department for Transport revealed there was an 88 per cent rise in speeding convictions between 1997 and 2007.