AA Warns of Surge in Driver Penalty Points, Led by Speeding Offences
The AA has raised concerns about a sharp rise in penalty points issued to drivers in Britain. Edmund King, the AA president, attributed this to an increase in speed camera offences and a higher proportion of repeat offenders. The South West region topped the list with the highest rate of penalty points per population size in 2024.
In 2024, motorists received a total of 9.61 million penalty points, a 12 percent increase from the previous year. This marks the third consecutive year of rise in penalty points since 2021. Speeding was the most common offence, with 2.71 million drivers caught in 2023, 96 percent of which were detected by cameras. Offenders typically face a £100 fine and three points, or can opt for a speed awareness course.
King expressed worry about the trend, noting that drivers with at least 12 points in three years usually face a six-month driving ban. He also highlighted that drivers with speeding convictions pay an average of 23 percent more for car insurance. The South West region had the highest rate of penalty points issued per population size in 2024, at 51.0 points per 1,000 people. Driving an uninsured vehicle was the third most common offence.
The increase in penalty points, driven largely by speeding offences and repeat offenders, has raised concerns among road safety advocates. The AA has called for stricter penalties and better education to curb this trend. Motorists are urged to drive responsibly to avoid points and insurance hikes.
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