Are Men Really Paying More for Speeding Fines? New UK Research Says… Absolutely.
Speeding fines are hitting UK drivers hard — but according to new data from OOONO, the gap between male and female motorists is bigger than most people realise.
Men are paying an average of £804 in speeding fines, while women sit much lower at around £324. And it gets even wilder: 21% of men admit they’ve racked up over £1,000 in fines in the last year alone, compared to just 3% of women.
So What’s Causing The Massive Difference?
According to OOONO — creators of the CO-DRIVER road-safety device — the answer is less about bias and more about behaviour behind the wheel.
Men Take More Risks… and the Fines Prove It
OOONO’s research shows men consistently reporting riskier habits while driving. It’s not a system issue — it’s a behavioural one.
Some of the standout findings include:
Phone Use
Men admit they check their phones more while driving:
43% vs 26% for women.
Infotainment Distractions
Men are more likely to be pulled away by in-car screens and systems:
36% vs 15%.
Financial Impact
Speeding fines hit men’s wallets harder:
35% of men say fines affect their monthly finances (vs 24% of women).
18% of men have been late paying their mortgage because of fines (vs 8% of women).
10% of men have had to borrow money due to fines (vs 3% of women).
Driving Distractions
Men are more likely to be thrown off by:
Back-seat passengers (21% vs 16%)
Sat-nav notifications (14% vs 8%)
Women, on the other hand, report feeling less comfortable in tougher driving conditions — especially at night (47% vs 33%), in heavy rain (55% vs 45%), or snow (52% vs 44%).
Industry Expert: “Men Drive Faster — And Often Overestimate Their Skill”
Sean Morris, OOONO’s UK Chief Operating Officer and former Chief Engineer at Aston Martin, summed it up clearly:
“Men drive faster and take more risks, probably due to over-confidence. That confidence can be misplaced, and the fines speak for themselves. Tools like CO-DRIVER give drivers the nudge they need to stay alert, stay within the limit, and avoid costly mistakes.”
His message is simple: good tech helps everyone — no matter the gender.
Drivers Want Safer, Simpler Tech — Not More Screens
The gender divide is only one part of OOONO’s wider Driver Distraction Survey.
A huge 81% of UK drivers say they want a simple, screen-free tool that warns them about:
Speed cameras
Mobile camera zones
Road hazards
Traffic incidents
…without adding more distractions to the cabin.
That’s exactly what the OOONO CO-DRIVER does.
It gives subtle audio and visual alerts, keeps eyes on the road, and helps drivers stay aware without a glowing screen pulling their attention away.
Final Thoughts
The numbers are clear: men take more risks behind the wheel, and those decisions cost them significantly more. But regardless of gender, UK drivers are calling for easier, distraction-free tools that help keep them safe — and keep those fines out of their bank statements.
If you want more industry insights, driver behaviour updates, and smart tech breakdowns, keep an eye on the EVC blog — we stay locked into everything happening on the UK roads.
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