THE number of motorists exceeding the speed limit fell in 2002, new figures revealed this week show.

The number of car drivers exceeding the 30mph limit fell from 65% in 2001 to 59% in 2002. Vehicle Speeds in Great Britain: 2002 produced by the Department for Transport uses data collected at 36 sites where a 30 or 40mph limit applies and at 62 other sites across Britain.