Suffolk Highways has confirmed that ANPR cameras are yet to be installed on a street in Ipswich to deter motorists.
Highways has said that it is unlikely the enforcement of stopping cars from using Upper Brook Street will begin before the summer this year after it was revealed that automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras were going to be installed.
The road in Ipswich town centre is marked to let motorists know that no motor vehicles are allowed to use the road except for buses and taxis, who can use the road at any time and for loading between 4.30pm and 10.30am.
In October 2025, Suffolk Highways confirmed they had received reports about the issues of cars using the road and the build-up of traffic that can occur.
They said that ANPR cameras were to be installed to support enforcement on the street.
A spokesperson for Suffolk County Council said: "We are currently assessing our options to purchase the signs and cameras that will be needed to ensure effective enforcement of these areas.
"In addition, we also are also considering if we need to make any changes to the existing TRO (Traffic Regulation Orders) before implementing this project."
They added that it is "unlikely that enforcement of this area will begin before summer 2026.
After the news that ANPR cameras were going to be installed, delight was expressed from businesses on the street and councillors.
Hasan Orman, owner of Ocean Fish Platter, said at the time: "It's a really great idea.
"It will stop the loud engines from driving up and down outside our shop and showing off on the road. It will stop them before they cause an accident because they are going so fast.
"Most importantly, it will be safer for us as businesses and for shoppers."
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