According to latest data, Northumbria Police issued almost 59,000 Fixed Penalty Notices for speeding in the year ending March 2025.
Way ahead of the rest in the Force area, the A183 Chester Road, in Sunderland, was the worst road for speeding, with 12,077 offences recorded.
Roads in Newcastle make up a quarter of the list, with the worst among them being Ponteland Road.

5. Felton Bypass, near Felton
There were 2,977 speeding offences recorded here in the past year. | Google Maps

6. A69, Melkridge
There were 2,914 speeding offences recorded here in the past year. | Google Maps

7. Stamfordham Road, Newcastle
There were 2,697 speeding offences recorded here in the past year. | Google Maps

8. Felling Bypass, Gateshead
There were 2,398 speeding offences recorded here in the past year. | Google Maps

