The new technology, which pairs a camera with microphones to catch and fine those causing a nuisance with loud exhausts and sound systems, has already been trialled across the UK including in Great Yarmouth.
Following the trial, an RAC survey found that nearly three out of five UK drivers wanted to see the new equipment on their streets, with more than a third experiencing noise-related issues on the road.
And now the cameras have been backed by councillors and campaigners fighting the battle against nuisance drivers in Britannia Road and other parts of the city.
Andy Sharp, a marine geologist, who lives in Britannia Road and has been battling yob drivers for years, described the cameras as “marvellous”.
He said: “Noise is one of the biggest issues we have on Britannia Road as they’re speeding through, it literally rattles people’s homes.
“It sounds marvellous because we really have to stop these souped-up engines and exhausts.
“Our current speed camera is just advisory, so it would be great if we could have one of these which fines people.
“I’m all for this, alongside the PSPO (Public Space Protection Order) it could be very effective.”
The PSPO has been brought in by Norwich City Council to give police more enforcement powers against anti-social behaviour, with Broadland South Norfolk councils also looking into using the measures.
Noise cameras are capable of issuing a £50 fine which can then be escalated for repeat offenders.
Labour county councillor for Bowthorpe, Mike Sands, said he was very keen on the cameras adding that the council had already been looking into installing one on Britannia Road.
He said: “I’ve not heard the results from the trial in Yarmouth but we are keen to have them in Britannia Road near the houses.
“It would really help us to ID the cars causing problems.
“I’m certainly keen to get them in, this will protect residents from excessive noise and foolish behaviour.”
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