Further to WQ88410, will the Minister confirm whether police drivers can exceed the speed limit by more than 20mph?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change | Answered on 03/07/2023
Under Section 87 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 there is exemption for fire, ambulance and police vehicles from speed limits. How much a police officer can exceed the speed the speed limit is determined by each police force’s policy.