Which Norfolk speed cameras caught the most motorists last month?

There were 18 permanent speed camera sites operating on the county's A roads in March together with two sections converted by average speed checks.   The biggest speeding hotspot was Bury Road[1] on the A134 at Thetford where 257 vehicles were photographed passing over the limit.  Figures from the Norfolk and Suffolk Safety Camera Partnership, which operates the network, show the second highest number of speeders was 213 caught on the A10 at West Winch.

Other cameras that captured more than 100 in the month were in Norwich, on the A140 at Colman Road (118) and Mile End Road (103). The A134 camera in Thetford caught the most speeders in MarchThe A134 camera in Thetford caught the most speeders in March (Image: Newsquest) Dereham Road, which has cameras facing in both directions, recorded 146 speeders heading towards the city and 60 towards Costessey.

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In total 1,592 motorists were caught. The figures do not include temporary speed cameras operated by the Highways Authority during dualling work on the A47. READ MORE: Drivers could be fined GBP1000 for sharing speed trap warnings[2]

Notices of intended prosecution are sent to the last known registered keeper who must respond to say who was driving. The A17 average speed cameras between King's Lynn and Sutton Bridge caught 155 in both directionsThe A17 average speed cameras between King's Lynn and Sutton Bridge caught 155 in both directions (Image: Newsquest) The driver will then get the option of paying the fixed penalty or requesting a court hearing and will automatically be sent an invitation to attend a speed awareness course.

If the speed was too fast, they will be taken straight to court.

How many speeders were caught by other fixed cameras in March

A17 King's Lynn to Sutton Bridge - 87
A17 Sutton Bridge to King's Lynn - 68
A143 Beccles Road, Bradwell - 67
A146 Thurton - 88
A146 Barrett Road, Norwich - 72
A147 Koblenz Avenue, Norwich - 96
A149 Potter Heigham - 17
A149 Castle Rising to Dersingham - 15
A149 Dersingham to Castle Rising - 11
A1056 Ipswich Road, Norwich - 20
A1067 Drayton - 81
A1076 Gayton Road, King's Lynn - 37
A1151 Wroxham Road, Rackheath - 13
Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth - 23
 

References

  1. ^ Bury Road (www.edp24.co.uk)
  2. ^ Drivers could be fined GBP1000 for sharing speed trap warnings (www.edp24.co.uk)