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5.6 million penalty points
Coverage of 5.6 million penalty points in the Nexus archive.
- Drivers hit with record 5.6 million penalty points on licences last year after rise of 20mph zones across parts of Britain
Drivers in Britain received a record 5.6 million penalty points on their licenses in 2023, driven by the expansion of 20mph zones. The increase reflects stricter enforcement of speed limits in urban areas.