Speeding in North Yorkshire — YC23 MRC
Documented report from North Yorkshire, submitted for public road-safety awareness on August 17, 2025.

Location
North Yorkshire
Date
August 17, 2025
Country
GB
Type
Speeding
Original report (as submitted)
Whilst driving along the A614 at the speed limit (60mph) in the country, this driver was driving close behind by Burton Agnes and overtook when there was no need other than for speeding or trying to act big. I kept catching up while not exceeding the limit even when we got to Flamborough. --- Context --- Type: Speeding Location: North Yorkshire Vehicle: Peugeot 3008 Registration: YC23 MRC Date reported: 2025-08-16 --- Safety takeaway --- Reduce speed early in mixed traffic and near junctions.
Additional incident context
This entry records a speeding report in North Yorkshire, dated August 17, 2025. Incident pages like this are kept as factual records so local drivers can spot repeat patterns over time and build a clearer picture of risk in specific places. In this case, the report references vehicle YC23 MRC (Peugeot 3008) and describes behaviour that may affect nearby road users if repeated under similar traffic conditions.
The original submission notes: “Whilst driving along the A614 at the speed limit (60mph) in the country, this driver was driving close behind by Burton Agnes and overtook when there was no need other than for speeding or trying to act big. I kept catching up while not exceeding the limit even when we got to Flamborough. --- Context --- Type: Speeding Location: North Yorkshire Vehicle: Peugeot 3008 Registration: YC23 MRC Date reported: 2025-08-16 --- Safety takeaway --- Reduce speed early in mixed traffic and near junctions.” Keeping this first-hand wording matters because it preserves how the event was experienced at the time of reporting. As more reports are logged from the same area, small details such as overtaking style, lane movement, junction pressure, or recurring time windows can reveal whether this is an isolated event or part of a broader local trend.
The most common incident type in York is Tail Gating (5 reports) Out of 8 total incidents reported in the area This added context helps readers compare single incidents against wider local reporting patterns, making the page more useful for awareness, prevention, and evidence-led discussion.
Road safety context
This specific report documents Speeding in North Yorkshire on August 17, 2025. The purpose of keeping this page indexed is to help drivers, campaigners, and local communities compare individual incidents with wider reporting patterns and identify repeated risk factors.
The most common incident type in York is Tail Gating (5 reports) Out of 8 total incidents reported in the area
- Note repeat speeding behaviour in North Yorkshire, especially around busy times and merge points.
- Keep lane discipline and leave extra following distance when a vehicle is rapidly closing from behind.
- If reporting similar behaviour, include approximate speed differences and road conditions.
The most common incident type in York is Tail Gating (5 reports)
Out of 8 total incidents reported in the area
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