UK Motorists Against Speeding Fine Hike

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UK Motorists Against Speeding Fine Hike

April 19, 2012

A recent study by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has suggested that over 50% of motorists are against Government plans to increase fines for driving offences.

The data from IAM shows that of the 1,129 drivers surveyed at least 51% would not support the proposal to increase fines. Motorists who do speed or drive through red lights could be facing fixed penalty notices of £60 - £90.

The £30 increase in driving fines would go towards a £30 million total to help provide support for victims and witnesses of crime.

In spite of this 80% of those asked said that they would be happier if the money funded road safety measures and improvements to help reduce accidents rather than victim support.

Speaking on behalf of IAM, Simon Best commented:

“While funding victims of crime is laudable, the real aim of fines for motoring offences should be deterrence. We want to stop people breaking the law.

“Having an income that relies on dangerous driving won’t help reduce crashes. There is a strong case for this money to be spent on road safety.”

It should be noted that driving badly puts all road users at risk and could lead to an increase in accidents. As a result this could see an increase in young driver insurance claims as well as premiums as a result.

Source: http://www.roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/2134.html