New data reveals that more than 1,500 drivers in the United Kingdom were caught speeding at over 112 miles per hour between September 2024 and August 2025. The figures, compiled by Volvo Car UK through Freedom of Information requests to 45 police forces, highlight a persistent issue with extreme speeding on British roads.
Speeding Statistics: A National Overview
Across the UK, over three million speeding violations were recorded during the 12-month period. This includes incidents detected by fixed, mobile, and average speed cameras. The data underscores that while many drivers exceed the limit, a significant minority do so at dangerously high speeds.
Regional Hotspots
Certain areas reported particularly high numbers of extreme speeding offenses:
- Northamptonshire Police recorded the highest count, with 291 drivers exceeding 112 mph, likely due to the M1 and M45 motorways passing through the county.
- Staffordshire Police followed with 196 drivers, and Merseyside Police with 117.
The following table shows the top 10 police forces for drivers exceeding 112mph:
| Police Force | Above 112 mph Speeding Count | Total Speeding Count |
|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire Police | 291 | 74,507 |
| Staffordshire Police | 196 | N/A |
| Merseyside Police | 117 | N/A |
| Warwickshire Police | 104 | 183,430 |
| Greater Manchester | 89 | 160,798 |
| South Yorkshire | 75 | N/A |
| West Midlands | 74 | 222,488 |
| Kent | 63 | 92,720 |
| Hertfordshire | 60 | 89,746 |
| Nottinghamshire | 60 | 95,189 |
Volvo’s Vision Zero and Speed Limiters
This issue of extreme speeding is particularly relevant given Volvo’s “Vision Zero” road safety strategy. Since 2020, all new Volvo vehicles have included an electronic speed limiter capping the top speed at 112 mph. The company claims this technology could have prevented the 1,500+ violations recorded in the past year alone.
The fact that so many drivers willingly exceed this speed demonstrates either a disregard for safety or an overconfidence in their abilities.
The data confirms that while technology can mitigate risk, it does not eliminate human behavior. This raises questions about broader enforcement and the need for more effective deterrents.
Conclusion
The figures reveal that extreme speeding remains a serious problem on UK roads. Over 1,500
