LIVERPOOL City Council is sending out a warning to all drivers in the City to kill their speed, as new data revealed a staggering 26,000 traffic offences were detected in 2024 and more than 2,500 speeding tickets were issued.

An additional 3,682 penalty charge notices were issued by Liverpool City Council at 5 locations that have traffic enforcement cameras.

Now all drivers in the city are being urged to drive responsibly as the Council launches a public consultation to introduce a further 15 traffic enforcement cameras across the City.

The expansion of the programme is part of the City’s ambitious commitment to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries, as part of its Vision Zero 2040 goal.

In 2024, Liverpool recorded 14 collisions resulting in an injury whereby excessive speed was a contributing factor, 5 of these resulting in serious injuries.

Many of the locations for the proposed new cameras are around schools, where the potential for a serious incident is highest.

The City already has 6 “school streets” at Mab Lane Primary School, Much Woolton Catholic Primary School, Greenbank Primary School, St Michael in the Hamlet Community Primary School, Rice Lane Primary School and St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School.

Members of the public can give their opinions about the introduction of the new enforcement cameras by going online where there is a full list of the locations.    

Councillor Dan Barrington, Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, said:- “Speeding not only endangers the lives of drivers but also poses a significant threat to pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. It undermines the safety and well-being of our communities, creating an environment of fear and insecurity, particularly in residential areas and near schools. Speeding is an incredibly selfish action, which shows disregard for our communities. Together, by driving carefully and responsibly, we can make our roads safer for everyone.”

Stephen Whitehouse, Road Safety Co-ordinator at Liverpool City Council, said:- “It’s a proven fact that speeding dramatically increases the likelihood and severity of collisions. Higher speeds significantly reduce a driver's reaction time, leading to more severe outcomes when incidents occur. Drivers are being reminded that speed limits are just that – a limit, not a target. There are many situations where an appropriate and safe speed will be lower than the stated limit. This includes areas near schools, the presence of other vulnerable road users, adverse weather conditions, poor road surfaces, or challenging road layouts.”

Liverpool City Council, as a member of the Merseyside Road Safety Partnership, actively runs public awareness campaigns and engages with local communities. These initiatives aim to educate drivers about the dangers of speeding and promote safe driving practices across the City.

Exceeding the speed limit is a serious offence carrying severe consequences. The minimum penalty for speeding is a fixed penalty fine of £100 and 3 points on your licence. In some cases, if strict criteria are met, an educational course may be offered as an alternative.