Why So Many Drivers Are Speeding | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Most drivers admit to speeding—nearly 80% say they do it at least sometimes, often not to save time but to pass slower cars. Experts warn this growing norm could be dangerous, with a third of drivers believing speeding is more accepted now. While some speed out of urgency, many just want to avoid being held up by others going faster—or even to keep pace with those already breaking the limit. The main reason people don’t speed? Fear of tickets and safety. AAA urges everyone to remember: the speed limit is a hard cap—not a suggestion—and staying calm and steady is the safest bet, especially…