Overview

• A petition launched in June calls for the standard three-point, £100 fine penalty for speeding in 20mph zones to be reduced to a single point for speeds up to 25mph.
• Under current regulations motorists caught exceeding 20mph limits automatically receive three penalty points and risk licence disqualification if they accrue 12 points within three years.
• Supporters argue the existing punishment is disproportionate, leading to higher insurance premiums and licence suspensions over minor infractions.
• Road safety experts, including the National Accident Helpline, warn that relaxing penalties could weaken neighbourhood protections for children, older people and pedestrians.
• Government guidance mandates that any changes to speed limits or penalties be evidence-based and self-explaining before local authorities enact reforms.