Exact locations of new noise speed cameras to catch drivers socialising

Drivers could face huge fines as noise cameras deterring them from socialising are launched. Drivers in Norfolk have been warned about new acoustic recognition cameras that can see drivers slapped with fines for playing music too loudly.

The cameras, installed as part of Operation Octane, are triggered when vehicle noise reaches a certain decibel level. They record audio and footage, including registration plates, of offending vehicles. Great Yarmouth in Norfolk was one of four locations nationwide chosen to test sound-activated cameras.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service said Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) wants to investigate noise cameras at other locations in the county. PCC Sarah Taylor said: "I am interested in what lessons can be learned from the trial, which has been extremely useful.

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"This has a negative effect on people across Norfolk and I have received lots of correspondence about this form of anti-social behaviour. We will use this to explore how this technology could be used more widely across the county in the coming months."

Great Yarmouth Borough Council installed one of the cameras on its seafront two months ago. Local councils have implemented Public Spaces Protection Orders to combat vehicle-related anti-social behaviour in Norwich, South Norfolk and Broadland.

Great Yarmouth and Kings Lynn are partly covered, while Thetford's order is being considered. Broadland District Council Cabinet member, Jan Davis, said: "The Council introduced a Public Spaces Protection Order in April which has proved to be a huge success. We have seen a substantial reduction in incidents of vehicle-related ASB."

South Norfolk Councillor, Keith Kiddie added: "We do not want to deter the many people who enjoy getting together to socialise and talk about their shared passion for cars. This is about working with Norfolk Constabulary, to put a stop to a particular kind of anti-social behaviour that our communities were experiencing."