A simmering revolt is brewing among motorists, with UK drivers expressing their opposition to the increase in anti-speeding measures on the nation's roads, a car insurance company has found.
The second annual survey of drivers' attitudes released by Tesco Car Insurance reveals that 38 per cent of motorists view speed cameras as more of a revenue generator than a means for greater road safety.
Only 17 per cent of respondents credited them with any significant role in the prevention of accidents, the insurance company reveals.
The picture of unrest is confirmed by the finding that 16 per cent of drivers are considering buying a speed camera detector, even though 51 per cent acknowledge that the device might keep irresponsible car-users on the road.
More than double the numbers of motorists (37 per cent) think that drink drivers remain the biggest danger to UK motorists rather than speeding drivers (15 per cent) and over a quarter want points for speeding removed from a licence after 12 months.
"British motorists have always been honest and vocal when asked about their feelings towards the increase in the number of speed cameras," said Allan Burns, head of Tesco Car Insurance.
"But it's worrying that many now feel they are struggling to balance the desire for safer roads with the impulse to protect their own licence."
However, the car insurance provider's survey did register some signs of restraint, with only one in ten supporting the idea of wiping points from a licence after six months and 83 per cent favouring a reduction of the speeding limit to 20 miles an hour near schools.
Car insurance firm notes driver revolt
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