A12 camera catches 3,000 speeding offences at Martlesham

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

An enforcement camera on the A12 at Martlesham has recorded 3,016 speeding offences since it was switched on in September 2024. The camera monitors a 50mph stretch in both directions near Anson Road and Brightwell Lakes. It recorded 482 offences in 2024, 1,582 in 2025 and 952 in the available 2026 figures.

More than 1,700 drivers completed retraining courses after being caught at the site. In 2025, the camera recorded 631 northbound and 951 southbound speeding offences. The available 2026 figures showed 461 northbound and 491 southbound offences.

East Suffolk councillor Mark Packard, who represents Martlesham and Purdis Farm ward, praised the camera's effectiveness. He said: 'I am particularly impressed that the police were able to follow that up with the number of endorsed licences and retraining courses attended. This is how speed cameras should have an impact on individuals who break the rules.' Mr Packard suggested speeding was falling, possibly because of new traffic lights serving Brightwell Lakes, but warned that drivers still breaking the limit put others in danger.

A12 camera catches 3,000 speeding offences at Martlesham — Image: East Anglian Daily Times

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Councillor backs A12 camera after thousands caught speedingA councillor has praised the impact of the A12 speed camera at Martlesham after more than 3,000 speeding offences were recorded and hundreds of motorists faced further action.East Anglian Daily Times · 27 Oct, 11:00
Councillor backs A12 camera after thousands caught speedingA councillor has praised the impact of the A12 speed camera at Martlesham after more than 3,000 speeding offences were recorded and hundreds of motorists faced further action.Ipswich Star · 27 Oct, 11:00

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