speeder

[ spee-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that speeds.
2. a driver who exceeds the legal speed limit.
3. a small self-propelled railroad car powered by a gasoline engine and used by section hands.

Word History and Origins

Origin of speeder¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; speed, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Spencer advocates for increased police presence to monitor speeders, but said that changes in speed are sometimes necessary to drive safely.

From Los Angeles Times

Some departments, like Seattle, are so understaffed they’re having trouble responding to major crimes, let alone speeders.

From Seattle Times

They’re viewed as a means to enforce laws that may previously have gone unnoticed while unburdening overburdened police departments from nabbing speeders.

From Seattle Times

It also recommended that states develop ways to identify chronic speeders and reduce repeat offenses.

From Seattle Times

“If everybody wants to exceed the speed limit, should we increase the speed limits for all the speeders?”

From Seattle Times