Some drivers like to put the pedal to the metal — so much so that an estimated 41 million Americans will receive a speeding ticket each year, according to Statistic Brain. A recent survey conducted by CarInsurance.com asked 1,000 drivers about their speeding habits including when, why, how often and how much they speed. In addition, researchers asked drivers to reveal the excuses they give to police officers to avoid a speeding ticket. |
Drivers' speeding habits
The CarInsurance.com study found a large gender difference in speeding behavior. Thirty-six percent of the drivers surveyed said they have never been pulled over for speeding. Of those drivers, 71% were female, and 29% were male. In general, most respondents were okay with speeding — but just slightly. More than four-fifths of respondents admitted to driving over the speed limit by as much as 15 mph. But just 3% are truly living in the fast lane; they confessed to driving 30 mph or more over the limit. The study also unveiled other differences between genders, including how men and women react when they are pulled over for speeding. For example, women were less likely to request a warning instead of a ticket, with 53% saying they never asked, compared to just 33% of men. For men who did ask for a warning, luck was not always on their side: One in four men still received a ticket after asking for a warning, while just 7% of women faced the same fate. |
Common speeding excuses
Drivers had a range of reasons why they were caught speeding, from being late to meet friends to running behind for a concert, event or commitment. The most uncommon excuse — used by just 1% of respondents — was "bringing home hot food and didn't want it to get cold." By giving an excuse, 50% of drivers surveyed successfully avoided a speeding ticket. What were the most common excuses drivers gave to get out of a speeding ticket? Check the slideshow above to find out. Related: |
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Heather A. Turner
Heather A. Turner is the managing editor of ALM's NU Property & Casualty Group. She can be reached at [email protected].
