Another Abomination From Our Injustice System.

 

Moment speeding driver slams into car off motorway roundabout after jumping red light

Andy Wells

Wed 8 October 2025 at 12:25 pm BST

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A speeding driver who ran a red light and ploughed into another car on a roundabout has avoided jail.

Dashcam footage taken on 19 May 2023 caught Darren Marshall, 48, speeding up to red lights as he came off the M40 to Handy Cross roundabout near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

In the clip, Marshall can be seen changing to the outside lane as he puts his foot on the accelerator, before smashing into another vehicle.

Smoke can be seen shrouding the scene of the crash, with trees nearby visibly shaking as a result of the impact.

Darren Marshall drove onto the outside lane (right) and accelerated at the red light. (SWNS)

Smoke was seen billowing from the scene of the crash after Darren Marshall ploughed into another car. (SWNS)

The victims in the other car suffered serious injuries.

Marshall was given an 8-year driving ban and a suspended prison sentence for dangerous driving.

He will also need to take an enhanced test at the end of his disqualification.

Darren Marshall sped up as he came off the M40, despite the red light. (SWNS)

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “This incident is a stark reminder of how reckless behaviour behind the wheel can change lives in an instant.

“Please, drive safely and think of others on the road.”

What are the punishments for speeding in the UK?

Speeding is a serious offence in the UK, with severe penalties designed to deter dangerous driving.

If caught exceeding the speed limit, drivers face fines, penalty points, or even imprisonment, depending on the severity.

For standard speeding offences, the minimum penalty is a £100 fine and three penalty points on your driving licence.

Courts may issue fines up to £1,000 (£2,500 for motorway offences), calculated as a percentage of your weekly income (up to 150%).

Drivers caught speeding face punishments including fines, points on a licence and even imprisonment. (PA) (DFphotography)

More severe cases, like exceeding the limit by a significant margin, can lead to a driving ban of seven to 56 days or six penalty points.

Extreme speeding may result in up to seven years in prison, particularly if it causes injury or death.

New drivers, within two years of passing their test, risk losing their licence if they accumulate six or more points.

Police may offer a speed awareness course for minor offences, which allows driver to avoid points but will still need to pay a fee.

Contesting a ticket is possible, but you’ll need evidence, like dashcam footage, to challenge the charge successfully. AOL.