Speeding

Colorado State Patrol issued a stern reminder to residents after a trooper caught a driver exceeding the speed limit by nearly twice the allowed speed.

Nolan Smith, a Philadelphia Eagles linebacker, was arrested in May for allegedly driving 136 MPH in a 70-MPH zone in Georgia. He apologized to the team, including ownership, and remains on the roster despite the incident. The NFL's response under its Personal Conduct Policy remains unresolved.

Three men died and two others were injured after being ejected when a 20-year-old driver who was speeding crashed in Weld County. The incident involved a rollover crash.

A speeding driver crashed a Mercedes-Benz into a Sunrise home on Northwest 12th Street, narrowly missing a woman inside and causing significant damage. Neighbors reported previous crashes at the location and called for traffic-calming measures, but investigators have not yet determined the cause or charged the driver.

A pastor, whose wife died of cancer months ago, was speeding at 104mph when he crashed his car, killing his 8-year-old daughter, according to police. The incident occurred in a vehicle the pastor was driving, as reported by law enforcement.

Three men died and two others were injured after being ejected in a rollover crash caused by a 20-year-old driver speeding in Weld County.

UNICEF has urged Uganda to strengthen child road safety by reducing speeding, improving pedestrian infrastructure, and enhancing emergency response systems.

North Carolina's Governor’s Highway Safety Program and law enforcement agencies launched the 'Speeding Slows You Down' campaign to reduce speeding and promote adherence to speed limits. The initiative, running through Sunday, highlights the dangers of speeding, which caused nearly 350 fatalities in 2025, and includes increased police presence on roads.

A study found that speeding costs US drivers $22 million but saves less than a minute, indicating that the costs do not outweigh the time saved.

Speeding in vehicles wastes money on gas, increases harmful emissions, and barely saves time, according to new research. The article highlights the inefficiency of speeding for daily tasks like commuting or errands.

Speeding wastes money on gas, increases harmful emissions, and barely saves time, according to new research. The practice is discouraged due to minimal time savings and environmental/economic costs.

A new study highlights that speeding is dangerous and also a waste of time. The article emphasizes the risks and inefficiencies of driving at excessive speeds.

A study found that driving too fast only saves an average of 54 seconds on a daily commute. The research highlights that speeding does not significantly reduce travel time.

At least 20 children and one adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda's Kapchorwa District. The bus, owned by King David Junior School in Kampala, overturned after the driver lost control during a return trip from an educational tour to Sipi Falls. Police reported survivors were hospitalized, and the cause remains under investigation.

A study analyzing 120 million U.S. car trips found that speeding saves drivers an average of 54 seconds but costs millions in fuel and emissions. Adhering to speed limits could save $22 million daily, 6.7 million gallons of fuel, and 57,000 metric tonnes of CO2, according to University of Minnesota research.

The death of a bicyclist in a crash on State Route 35 has renewed concerns about speeding and safety on mountain roads in San Mateo County.

A man was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving, and speeding after a crash in east Charlotte killed a 17-year-old girl. Court records indicate he was driving 90 mph in a 40 mph zone when the incident occurred on North Sharon Amity Road.

A woman narrowly avoided death when a speeding pick-up truck crashed into an SUV next to her. The woman was unaware of the truck approaching from behind at high speed.

Best-selling crime author Lynda La Plante faces a ban after being caught speeding three times under Sadiq Khan's 20mph zones.

A bus collision with a truck in a remote area of northern Uganda resulted in 14 deaths and 28 injuries. Police reported the crash occurred when the speeding bus driver attempted to avoid a pedestrian, causing a head-on collision. Road safety issues, including speeding, are highlighted as common in Uganda's narrow roads.

A speeding, overcrowded bus fell into a rocky ravine in Pakistan, resulting in 40 deaths and 8 injuries, marking one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years.

A 21-year-old delivery driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while speeding to deliver a pizza was spared jail.

The California Highway Patrol is implementing a 78-hour plan during the Fourth of July to crack down on speeding. Officers are prepared to enforce traffic laws strictly, potentially disrupting holiday travel for those who prioritize speed over compliance.

A speeding and unlicensed lorry driver in Barbados port fatally crushed a British holidaymaker. The driver escaped prosecution as the incident occurred off a public road, according to an inquest.

A teenage driver was jailed for five years after killing a 17-year-old girl by speeding at 113mph, causing his car to flip and crash on a motorway.

Matthews commissioners are considering an e-bike ordinance to restrict riding areas due to complaints about speeding and safety concerns.

The Kottarakara tragedy has sparked public anger over dangerous practices involving heavy vehicles, including speeding, overloading, mechanical neglect, and corrupt regulatory oversight. Fatal accidents caused by tipper trucks are linked to systemic issues like inadequate driver training and regulatory failures.

The Honolulu Police Department has increased enforcement to address speeding, impaired driving, and other traffic violations following 19 traffic fatalities and multiple serious injury crashes in O'ahu in 2026.

A motorcycle influencer faces multiple driving charges after allegedly speeding 100mph through traffic and posting videos of the incident.

A motorcycle influencer was charged with multiple driving offenses after allegedly speeding at 100mph through traffic. The incident led to dozens of legal charges against him.

Bengaluru traffic police booked 649 drunk drivers and 143 speeding violators during a special drive aimed at reducing road accidents and fatalities caused by these offenses.

A fatal hit-and-run crash killed a 61-year-old pedestrian on Northwest 17th Avenue in Miami. Police investigated the scene near Second Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, with traffic temporarily shut down. A neighbor cited speeding as a recurring issue on the road.

A driver crashed into a northwest Miami-Dade home Saturday morning, causing over $50,000 in damage to the property and vehicles. The uninsured driver refused first responder assistance, and the homeowner highlighted recurring speeding issues in the neighborhood.

Five teens were killed in a crash in Santa Maria, with police indicating that the vehicle may have been speeding and alcohol potentially involved.

Guadalupe Rivera, a 60-year-old landscaping supervisor in Virginia, was killed when a speeding car collided with an SUV, leading to charges of involuntary manslaughter against the driver, Synclair Tyrone Mayes. The incident highlights issues of reckless driving and traffic fatalities in Virginia, with Rivera’s death being one of several recent tragedies linked to excessive speed and distracted driving.

Speeding caused 11,288 deaths in the U.S. last year. Intelligent Speed Assistance has been shown to be effective through pilot programs.

A driver in Windsor was arrested for DUI and child endangerment after being stopped for speeding with four preteens in the car. Authorities identified the driver as Erica Castellanos Magana, who was pulled over around 11 p.m. on May 30.

A driver speeding past a school bus nearly struck a child, highlighting concerns about reckless driving near schools. The incident occurred as the bus was loading or unloading students, increasing the risk to children.

The California Highway Patrol is conducting a 24-hour statewide speed enforcement operation to reduce serious and fatal crashes. The Maximum Enforcement period runs from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 5:59 a.m. Wednesday.

A police officer was driving at 60mph on the wrong side of the road when he fatally struck a woman, according to court testimony. The incident is under legal scrutiny as details of the officer's actions emerge.