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Speeding fines hit four-year high

Fahad Redha

April 17, 2026
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Speeding fines in the UK have reached a four-year high, with London seeing a surge in fines. Some boroughs in the capital have reported a rise in tickets of over 1,500%. Across the country, West Yorkshire tops the charts for total fines issued, followed by Devon & Cornwall and Warwickshire.

One reason for the increase in speeding fines is the expansion of 20mph zones as well as an increase in the number of cameras.

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The figures, obtained by road and safety technology firm OOONO through a FOI request cover 24 UK police areas. They show a sharp rise in enforcement and reveal the regions issuing the highest number of penalties. These were:

West Yorkshire – 384,219 (up from 340,003 In 2023/24 – up 13%)
Devon & Cornwall – 184,242 (up from 131,341 In 2023/24 – up 40%)
Warwickshire – 177,373 (down from 207,549 In 2023/24 – down 15%)
West Midlands – 147,070 (up from 87,908 in 2023/24 – up 67%)
Nottinghamshire – 99,067 (up from 93,519 In 2023/24 – up 6%)

The number of speeding fines issued was up in 22 of the 24 police areas in the FOI request with only Warwickshire and Durham seeing a reduction. The former had the greatest decrease thanks to a temporary average speed camera on the M6-M42 Southbound link n Water Orton in 2023/24 that pushed its figures up that year.

But it is in the capital where the most pronounced rise has been found. In London, a total of 778,600 speeding fines were issued. London has seen an expansion of 20mph zones and increased camera enforcement, driving a rise in fines. Kensington & Chelsea saw a 1,507% year-on-year increase while Lambeth recorded a 295% rise.

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Fahad Redha

Fahad is the Content Editor at EyeOnLondon, overseeing the publication’s editorial output across news, culture, and lifestyle. With a background in journalism from the University of the Creative Arts, he brings a broad range of experience from local London reporting in Kensington & Chelsea, where he held roles including motoring, events, and health editor. At EyeOnLondon, Fahad plays a central role in shaping content and maintaining editorial standards. His work spans everything from daily news to feature coverage, with a particular strength in motoring and events. He also incorporates photography into his reporting, adding a visual layer to many of his stories. Fahad joined EyeOnLondon in February 2021.