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New research finds most drivers think speeding is normal
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sam Greenville , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 19, 2026
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Key points Details of the study's findings can be found through the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, which has released data on driver opinions and behaviors related to speed limits. Further information on driver attitudes towards speed limits is available from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Many people behind the wheel consider exceeding the speed limit to be a common practice. A significant number of drivers think it is acceptable to drive slightly faster than the posted limit. Nearly half of drivers believe that matching the speed of surrounding traffic is a safer approach than following the rules.
Further information on driver attitudes towards speed limits is available from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The foundation's study reveals interesting insights into how drivers perceive speed limits and their adherence to them.
Details of the study's findings can be found through the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, which has released data on driver opinions and behaviors related to speed limits.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
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