Speeding at different limits
Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/26/5154
Version Date: 16/10/2026
The Dorset Road Safe Team has provided the following information:
In brackets are the number of cases recorded at that speed, followed by the different disposal types used.
The below shows figures and disposal types as displayed on our systems currently. While unlikely at this stage, it is possible that these figures can change.
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request information about speeding offences detected by Devon and Cornwall Constabulary during the period 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025.
For each of the following posted speed limits - 20 mph, 30 mph, 40 mph, 50 mph, 60 mph and 70 mph - please provide:
The lowest vehicle speed recorded at which enforcement action was taken for exceeding that particular speed limit.
The corresponding speed limit and recorded speed (for example, 31 mph in a 30 mph limit).
The number of such cases, if more than one vehicle was recorded at the lowest speed.
The type of enforcement action taken in each case, for example:
• Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP);
• Fixed Penalty Notice;
• speed awareness course;
• summons/prosecution; or
• other formal enforcement action.
|
Speed Limit |
Lowest speed |
No. of cases at lowest speed |
Enforcement |
|
20mph |
30mph |
168 |
DAS – 168 |
|
30mph |
35mph |
12,884 |
DAS – 12,684 COFP – 11 Court – 9 |
|
40mph |
46mph |
2,927 |
DAS – 2,924 COFP – 3 |
|
50mph |
57mph |
4,301 |
DAS – 4,300 COFP – 1 |
|
60mph* |
68mph |
190 |
DAS – 190 |
|
70mph** |
79mph |
380 |
DAS – 380 |
*cars/motorbikes only.
**cars/motorbikes only dual carriageway and cars/motorbikes/LGV on a motorway.
COFP – Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty.
DAS – Driver Awareness Scheme
Where available, the method by which the offence was detected (for example, fixed camera, average-speed camera, mobile camera or police officer).
These are a mixture of fixed, average, mobile and police officer issued