• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

MayorWatch

London News and Comment

  • NEWS
  • Twitter

Young speeders blame peer pressure

April 16, 2009 - Staff

A third of young drivers in the capital who speed do so because of peer pressure, according to new research from Transport for London.

According to the research, released in support of TfL’s ongoing campaign to raise awareness of the consequences of illegal driving, 31 per cent of 17 to 25 year olds ‘put their foot down’ after being encouraged by friends.  The figures suggest this behaviour is more common in amongst young men than young women.

TfL says young drivers account for 18 per cent of all collisions despite making up just 8 per cent of the capital’s drivers.
Although 70 per cent of young male drivers say their car is important to their day-to-day lifestyle, 32 per cent admit to driving faster to impress a passenger or onlooker.

Chris Lines, Head of the London Road Safety Unit at TfL, said: ‘What’s really clear from this research is the extent to which many young Londoners value their driving licence. For many people, being able to drive a car represents freedom, independence, self-reliance and fun. However, many people risk losing their licence by speeding to impress friends. The message we’re putting out with this campaign is simple: if you really value your driving licence, don’t risk it by driving recklessly.’

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)

RECENT UPDATES

Record number of candidates stand in London’s Mayoral election

TfL and Siemens unveil new Piccadilly line Tube train designs

852 new homes to be built in Acton by Transport for London

HGV operators in London urged to apply for a Direct Vision Standard permit




POPULAR

City Hall to move to Docklands as Mayor seeks to raise £55m for frontline services

‘Concern’ over TfL’s ability to deliver major projects in wake of Crossrail cost overruns

City Hall halts London Overground ticket office closures but many will still see opening hours reduced

Transport for London confirms bus cuts will go ahead despite passenger opposition

GOT A STORY?

As the original London news and scrutiny site we've been casting an eye over the capital's public services and politicians since 1999.

 

Many of our top stories started with a tip-off from a reader - if you've got something you'd like us to cover get in touch and we'll do the rest.

Stay In Touch

  • E-mail
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2021 MayorWatch Publications Limited · MayorWatch is Registered Trademark · All Rights Reserved · Contact Us · Terms of Use · Privacy Policy

MayorWatch Publications Limited · 20-22 Wenlock Road · London N1 7GU · Company Number 6291816

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.