Drivers at risk of £80 fine this bank holiday as thousands break driving law in fuel efficiency push

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Drivers at risk of £80 fine this bank holiday as thousands break driving law in fuel efficiency push.

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Nearly one in five drivers has admitted to breaking a major driving law in a bid to improve fuel efficiency, according to new research.

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The study by OOONO found many motorists remained confused about speeding laws and road safety, with family travel adding further pressure during one of the busiest holiday periods of the year.Researchers found 19 per cent of drivers had recently begun driving faster due wrongly believing it would reduce petrol or diesel consumption.

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The survey also revealed more than a quarter of motorists are more likely to unintentionally exceed the speed limit when travelling with children in the car.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A further 26 per cent admitted they had accidentally sped while carrying young passengers, raising concerns over road safety during the school holidays.

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