Speeding is one of the most common reckless driving behaviors. There are many reasons why drivers do it:
Being late for work, school or some other obligation, such as a concert, sporting event or leisure activity like going to the movies
Distractions, such as cellphones, conversations with passengers, music they are playing in the car; distractions can cause drivers to lose track of how fast they are going
Making up for lost time after being stuck in traffic, which may cause drivers to speed out of anger
Impairment by drugs or alcohol, which can impair judgment and cause drivers to be reckless
They lack experience behind the wheel. For instance, those who are younger than 29 years of age are much more likely to be involved in a crash caused by speeding
Feeling detached from the world because they are inside a car, which causes some people to feel less constrained in their behavior
Some have a complete disregard for traffic laws and constantly speed, even in parking lots and areas with lower speed limits
No matter the reason, speeding is dangerous and illegal. Speeding tickets can be expensive and speeding can result in serious crashes. Depending on the injuries involved, speeding drivers could be sued by victims.
Drivers are responsible for operating their vehicles in a safe manner to keep themselves safe and lower the risk of a crash with other vehicles.