John Scott, 36, from East Harling, has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for dangerous driving and drug offences at Norwich Crown Court on 14 May 2026. Scott, who was disqualified from driving, filmed himself reaching speeds of up to 119mph on Norfolk roads while involved in the supply of cocaine across Breckland.
Speeding On Norfolk Roads
Officers discovered several videos on Scott’s phone showing him driving dangerously while disqualified, including footage from 7 December 2025 where he sped from Thetford to Diss on the A1066, reaching 104mph before hitting 119mph on a single-carriageway country road. Another video showed him driving near Banham months earlier. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bbZwXY8–xU?feature=share
Drug Supply Linked To Arrest
Scott was arrested on 12 December 2025 as part of a drug operation after police identified him as wanted for drug offences. His mobile phone revealed evidence that he facilitated cocaine supply around the Breckland area, alongside possession of cannabis.
Long Driving Ban Ignored
Scott had been disqualified from driving for five years since December 2024 but repeatedly flouted the ban. The court also imposed a further 10-year driving disqualification alongside his prison term.
Police Warn Against Reckless Behaviour
PC Charlie Large said, “John Scott showed a total disregard for the safety of others — both through his involvement in drug supply and his dangerous driving. The excessive speeds and use of a mobile phone while driving are astounding. It is remarkable that no one was hurt. I hope today’s sentence serves as a deterrent to anyone considering such reckless behaviour or drug activity on Norfolk’s roads.”
