Government Statistics Suggest Speeding Causes 3% of Accidents

Only 3 per cent of car accidents are caused by speeding drivers, Government figures have revealed.

Yet there are nearly 7,000 speed cameras across the country which are unable to detect 'careless or reckless' drivers who cause three times as many accidents.

Critics say the Department for Transport figures demolish the main justification for cameras.

Daily Mail 25/09/08: Speeding drivers cause only 3% of car accidents, figures reveal