The small community of Wilton, about 80km from Sydney was rated the worst with 3066 drivers pinged for speeding, followed by Mittagong, 2256, Mascot, 2125 with Nabiac coming in with 1730.

Traffic and Highway Patrol officers were alarmed speeding continues to be on the rise despite the dangers.

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End of financial year statistics show there were 249,814 people detected speeding during the financial year – an increase of 25,661 compared to last financial year.

The 10 worst suburbs throughout the State for speeding were:

1. Wilton (3066)

2. Mittagong (2256)

3. Mascot (2125)

4. Nabiac (1730)

5. Waterfall (1646)

6. Lawson (1545)

7. Cateract (1544)

8. Coffs Harbour (1531)

9. Bilpin (1471)

10. Eastern Creek (1463)

Traffic and  Highway Patrol Command assistant commissioner, Michael Corboy said a recent spike in speeding offences should be of concern to all road users.

"Nearly 250,000 people were booked for speeding in the last financial year,” he said.

“This figure shows our commitment in identifying and prosecuting speeding drivers. However, it also indicates that personal responsibility is lacking on the part of too many road users.

“Speeding is still the number one killer on our roads, contributing to about 40 per cent of fatal crashes.

"When you combine speeding with other risky behaviours such as drink and drug driving, not wearing a seat belt or proper helmet, fatigue, or distraction, the results can be disastrous.

"All too often police, ambulance, fire and rescue, and the volunteer emergency services get called to speed related crashes, and those officers are the ones that see first-hand the sad and tragic outcomes on our roads.”

It is important to remember that driving within the speed limit: 

• Allows road users more time to assess hazards and avoid potential crashes 

• Reduces the distance travelled while reacting to hazards

• Provides a greater opportunity to avoid a collision 

• Makes it less likely that either you or another driver/rider will lose control, and/or

• Reduces the impact forces in the event of a crash, making severe outcomes less likely.