Women don't necessarily drive better than men. But when it comes to speed cameras, women are far less likely to be caught by the police, new figures show.
According to new figures just published by the Norwegian police, the country's speed cameras and speed cameras flash 10 times as many men as women.
On International Women's Day on March 8, the Danish Public Roads Administration has issued statistics and a call for women to take up more space on the roads.
Furthermore, far fewer women than men have their driving licenses permanently revoked or are generally charged with speeding.
For example, statistics from the Danish Public Roads Administration's speed cameras show that in 2024, 338 men and 35 women had their driving licenses revoked. While 2,327 men and 279 women were reported to the police.
These figures give rise to considerations about competition and driving behavior, at least according to both the Norwegian media and authorities.
Men give more gas than women do
Road Director Ingrid Dahl Hovland says that men are more likely to overspeed in traffic.
– The Danish Public Roads Administration's own studies show that men are more likely to engage in risky behavior in traffic and are associated with the most fatal accidents involving intoxication, high speed and aggressive driving.
Hovland points out that the overrepresentation of men in accidents is a fact that requires attention.
Despite an almost identical number of women and men obtaining driving licenses, statistics show that there is a significant difference in who is actually behind the wheel.
Data indicates that significantly more cars are registered in men's names (1,759,000) than in women's (896,000).
Furthermore, a recent study shows that 83 percent of men in relationships or families are almost always the ones driving the car. While only 11 percent of women have the same role. This imbalance in driving habits is a reality that reflects inequality on the roads.
The police have also noticed the 'inequality' in the distribution of traffic fines.
– Men are overrepresented in many of the things that are not so good in traffic.
– It is clear that most men are caught for drink driving, speeding and other traffic violations, says a spokesman.
