Most drivers against proposed fixed penalty notice increase

Date: 10/4/2012

The majority of motorists disagree with government plans to increase fixed penalty notices.

Research carried out by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) found 51 per cent of drivers are against the idea, while 35 per cent agree with the suggestion.

Of the 1,129 individuals that responded, 80 per cent think the plans could reduce levels of trust in road enforcement measures such as safety cameras.

Fixed penalty notices can be given for a range of offences - such as speeding, jumping red lights, not wearing a seatbelt or driving with a broken headlight - and the fine is currently £60.

However, the government has proposed increasing this to £90, with the extra money put towards the fund for victims of crime and witnesses support.

Chief executive of the IAM Simon Best said: "While funding victims of crime is laudable, the real aim of fines for motoring offences should be deterrence. We want to stop people breaking the law."

Posted by Mary Treen