Top 10 Reasons for Speeding

For a bit of fun, we thought we'd give you the top 10 reasons people give for speeding.

10. I was just trying to see if my clutch was slipping.

9. There was a suspected case of foot and mouth and I was rushing to assess the situation.

8. I sneezed and that made me put my foot down.

7. I had to get my hamster to the vets.

6. The vibrations from the surfboard on my roof set off the camera.

5. My friend had cut off his fingers and I was rushing them to the hospital.

4. There was a strong gust wind which pushed me over the limit.

3. I needed the loo.

2. I was in the flightpath of a plane over head and I think the plane set off the camera.

1. I had passed out after seeing flashing lights, which I believed to be UFOs in the distance. The flash of the camera brought me round from my trance.

However amusing these excuses are, there is a serious note behind them. Here at 4 Young Drivers we understand that it can be difficult to stick to speed limits, but speeding in residential areas is extremely dangerous. Save the speed for somewhere more suitable.