The worst speeding drivers, and roads, in Gwent revealed
Legal Expert obtained the data, which showed that 35,112 people were informed they had exceeded the speed limit in the year ending March 2025.
The number of NIPs issued has increased by almost 5,000 compared to the 30,437 sent out in 2023/24, with an 85 per cent surge in offences compared to two years ago.
Speeding drivers receive a minimum of three points on their licence, with 12 points within three years resulting in disqualification from driving.
The fixed penalty for speeding is £100, resulting in a potential penalty total of £3,511,200 in 2024/25.
However, many NIPs did not lead to a Fixed Penalty Notice.
The top 20 roads for speeding offences in Gwent have been identified.
A constant stream of drivers on Lower Race, Pontypool, received NIPs, with 4,064 notices issued, averaging around 11 per day.
The Newport stretch of the M4 appears nine times in the top 20, including seven of the worst 10 roads.
The eastbound section of the motorway from Junction 25 to Junction 24 had the highest number of offences, with 2,953 drivers issued with NIPs.
The A48 Southern Distribution Road, which topped last year's list, is absent from this year's top 20.
The worst speeding offenders have also been revealed, with the highest speeds recorded between Junctions 26 and 25A on the M4, with one driver clocked at a massive 118mph.
Another offender was caught travelling at a staggering 111mph on Lower Race, almost three times the 40mph speed limit.
GoSafe said: "Excessive speed is one of the largest contributory factors to collisions on our roads.
"Higher speed collisions often means a higher severity and a devastating impact on families.
"GoSafe will continue to use the '4E' method to improve road safety: engineering, education, engagement, and enforcement.
"Enforcement is always the last option and is considered where the risk to people is highest.
"We'll continue to use these methods to reduce the number of people killed or injured on Welsh roads."
Gwent Police declined to comment.
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