Over two-thirds of motorists exceed the speed limit regularly, according to new research published this week.

The survey from RoadPilot, which provides speed camera and safety data, found 71 per cent of motorists break the speed limit on over a quarter of all journeys they make.

A further 60 per cent of respondents said they thought the 70mph speed limit for motorways and dual carriageways should be raised.

James Flynn, chief executive officer of RoadPilot, said speeding is evidently a "common vice among UK motorists".

The expert said that with so many people speeding regularly, "there is potentially a very large number of people in danger of being fined, incurring penalty points or even losing their licences".

Motorists issued with speeding fines are also likely to see an increase in their car insurance premiums, he suggested.

French authorities recently claimed that eight in ten drivers found speeding in the Calais region in July and August were British.

Of those pulled over, half were driving at over 120mph, police said.

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