Speeding tolerances

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/25/002965/T

 Version Date: 21/03/2025

The Road Safety Department has provided the following information.

Dorset Police issue Notices of Intended Prosecution (NIP’s) which result in, EDUCATION, CONDITIONAL OFFER OF FIXED PENALTY or COURT. The data therefore identifies the number of NIPs processed at the Central Ticket Office where the outcome is one of EDUCATION, CONDITIONAL OFFER OF FIXED PENALTY or COURT.

These figures do not include cancelled offences.

What is the lowest speed an notice of intended prosecution has been issued in a 30 mph zone in the last 12 month

35 MPH

Do Dorset police still use 10% plus 2 mph tolerance before issuing a notice of prosecution for speeding offence

Yes. Dorset Police follow the guidance laid out by the NPCC.

How many drivers have prosecuted in the last 12 months for speeding at 10% plus 2 mph above the speed limit

12,532