Speeders cheating the system

[Wizzo]

As more and more speed cameras pop up across the UK, drivers are taking drastic measures to ensure they don't lose their licences.

New research shows that many of us are prepared to take a punishment for our loved ones so that they can carry on driving.

Insurance firm Churchill found that 29 per cent of motorists would be happy to take the blame for a speeding offence that their partner committed.

The points would go on their licence but most don't mind so long it doesn't mean that their licence is then revoked.

This is despite the fact that process is highly illegal and if caught, both parties face being unable to drive.

According to Churchill, 495,000 drivers have already swapped points and 9.5 million (29 per cent) would be prepared to do so in the future.

"This research shows the lengths that some drivers will go to in order to stay on the roads despite committing driving offences such as speeding. Trying to escape convictions by swapping points with another person is highly illegal and can lead to prosecution," said Frances Browning from Churchill.

"The way to avoid a speeding ban in the first place is simple - drive responsibly."

The research also highlighted that most drivers do not think having points on your licence makes you a bad driver.