New DVLA figures reveal that 1.2 million motorists are currently driving with active speeding penalty points on their licence, putting them at risk of disqualification under UK driving laws. The data shows that 1,231,744 drivers held speeding-related endorsements in 2025, marking the third consecutive yearly increase and a rise of 20 per cent since 2023. This figure has climbed from 1,023,528 in 2023 and 1,129,830 last year.
Risk of Licence Loss
Thousands of motorists are now dangerously close to losing their licence altogether. More than 146,000 drivers currently hold nine or more penalty points, placing them at serious risk of disqualification if they commit another offence. Specifically, 132,126 drivers hold nine points, 9,682 have ten points, and a further 4,810 are carrying eleven points.
Ben Welham, motoring expert at Marshall Motor Group, commented: "Speeding remains one of the most common driving offences in the UK, and these figures show just how many motorists are currently carrying penalty points on their licence. While some drivers may see speeding as a relatively minor offence, the data highlights how quickly repeated incidents can build up and place motorists at risk of disqualification."
Demographic Breakdown
Drivers aged between 45 and 54 recorded the highest number of speeding-related penalty points in 2025, accounting for 270,962 motorists. Motorists aged 35 to 44 were close behind with 256,985 speeding enforcements, while road users aged between 55 and 64 accounted for 251,086. Road users aged 17 to 24 received 68,925 points, and there were just 40 cases involving under 17s.
Gender-wise, 856,511 male motorists received speeding-related penalty points in 2025 compared with 369,233 female drivers. Among 45 to 54-year-olds, 185,300 men received speeding penalties compared with 85,662 women.
These figures underscore the importance of adhering to speed limits and the potential consequences of repeated offences. Motorists are advised to monitor their penalty points and drive safely to avoid disqualification.
