London’s Speed Radar: A City on the Brink of 1 Million Fines
When Sadiq Khan announced that he’d hand out a million speeding fines by year‑end, the whole city felt the pressure. Reports show that 48 of 99 fatal crashes in London have speed in their DNA. Since 2018, 20‑mph infractions have ballooned 700 % — a staggering 25 % of cars now earning a ticket in the last six years.
Which Borough is the Fastest?
Curiously enough, Carlease.co.uk pushed letters to every council, demanding the fastest recorded speed. The verdict? Havering tops the list.
- Havering: 144 mph – a mind‑blowing 56 % faster than Bexley’s 92 mph record
- City of Westminster: 115 mph – second fastest, 17 CCTV cameras per 100k residents
- Brent: 114 mph – a blink‑and‑you‑miss‑it speed
- Enfield & Redbridge: 111 mph – tied for fourth place
- Greenwich: 107 mph – sits comfortably in sixth place
- Southwark, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea: 54, 61 & 65 mph respectively – the slow‑poke performers of the group
Havering isn’t cuddling its new top speed. The council rolled out crash‑prevention antics: a raised pelican crossing, a pedestrian island and a speed‑table. Meanwhile, the suburbs are quietly tightening the leash on motorists.
Shaun Money’s “Slow‑Down” Playbook
“Speeding spikes in the summer – a 25 % jump on motorways,” warns Shaun Money from Carlease.co.uk. “It’s tempting when you’re racing the clock or feeling a bit stingy. But it’s a habit and a hazard in one.”
His cheat‑sheet for charm‑worthy driving:
- Plan ahead: Add a cushion to your schedule so you’re not rushing into a ‘fast‑and‑furious’ mindset.
- Cruise control: Let the highway do the job – maintain legal speeds and stay smooth.
- Speedometer vigilance: Keep your eyes on that needle; obey the posted limits like a true road‑hero.
- Relaxation tricks: A few deep breaths or gentle tunes can keep the adrenaline at bay.
- Smart tech: Install a speed‑monitoring app that nudges you when you’re about to overstep.
Follow these, and you’re not just hugging ‘safe‑speed’ stats; you’re driving with confidence and contributing to a safer London.
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