Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Penalty Points Hit 9.61 Million in 2024 as Camera-Caught Speeding Soars

Insurers say increased camera detections are likely to push premiums higher.

Overview

  • DVLA figures obtained by Co-op Insurance show 9.61 million points were issued in 2024, up 12% from 8.55 million in 2023.
  • Home Office data indicates cameras detected 96% of speeding offences in 2023, supporting reports that automated enforcement is driving the rise.
  • Speeding on roads and motorways was the most common offence, with typical outcomes of a £100 fine and three points or a course if not taken in the previous three years.
  • Regional variation is pronounced, with the South West recording 51.0 points per 1,000 people in 2024 versus 35.2 per 1,000 in London.
  • Go.Compare reports drivers with speeding convictions pay about 23% more for insurance, estimating an additional £291 million in premiums collectively.