The Norfolk and Suffolk speed cameras team has released figures showing a number of motorists were recorded travelling at dangerously high speeds on Suffolk roads last month. The most serious case was a vehicle clocked at 106mph on the A14 at Kentford, close to Newmarket.
Where the highest speeds were recorded
Other notable recordings published by the team include:
- 93mph on the 60mph section of the A14 across the Orwell Bridge,
- 91mph on the A140 at Creeting St Mary,
- 61mph on Nacton Road in Ipswich where the limit is 30mph.
Because these speeds were so far in excess of the posted limits, the drivers involved will be summoned to court rather than being offered penalty points or a speed awareness course.
Data at a glance
| Location | Recorded speed | Speed limit |
|---|---|---|
| A14, Kentford (near Newmarket) | 106mph | N/A (national speed limit section) |
| A14, Orwell Bridge | 93mph | 60mph |
| A140, Creeting St Mary | 91mph | N/A (national speed limit section) |
| Nacton Road, Ipswich | 61mph | 30mph |
Local impact and what drivers should know
High recorded speeds such as these carry significant legal and safety consequences. When a motorist is caught well above the limit, enforcement policy typically moves beyond on-the-spot sanctions. In these instances the matter is passed to the courts, where penalties can include fines, disqualification and, in more serious cases, points that affect insurance and driving licences.
Motorists should also be aware that locations named in the published list include major trunk routes and local roads used by daily commuters and vulnerable road users. The speed camera unit's publication aims to deter dangerous driving and remind residents that enforcement is active across a range of sites in the county.
The Norfolk and Suffolk speed cameras team made the information public as part of its routine disclosure of the highest recorded speeds for the month. Local drivers are being urged to stick to speed limits, particularly on stretches where the limit drops sharply or where there are known congestion and collision risks.
