The rise of 20mph zones under Labour has sparked a huge surge in the number of drivers caught speeding in them, sparking renewed accusations of a ‘war on motorists’.

Figures show drivers ensnared by speed cameras in the controversial zones soared from 21,125 in 2023 to 127,915 last year – a staggering 500 per cent jump.

Data from 22 police forces found nearly 250,000 in total were handed fines, had to go on a speed awareness course or were given licence penalty points over the three-year period.

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