Motorists ‘still ignoring speed limits and back seat belts’

MANY motorists are still ignoring speed limits, although there has been some improvement with compliance rates since the introduction of penalty points, a report has revealed.

The study by the National Roads Authority also reveals “worryingly low” rates of back seat passengers wearing seat belts, with less than half of all adults doing so.

The report, Free Speeds (Urban and Rural) and Seat Belt Wearing Rates - 2003, which was published yesterday shows that good progress has been made in seat belt compliance levels among front-seat passengers.