New bus lane cameras along Birmingham's Broad Street have caught almost 18,000 drivers already in 2026, with fines surging after a camera relocation, exclusive figures reveal.
Camera locations and offence numbers
Cameras operate at three locations along Broad Street: at Berkley Street, Bridge Street, and Bishopsgate Street. The majority of offences are captured at Berkley Street, heading outbound, with 14,501 out of a total of 17,873 recorded so far this year. That amounts to around 2,900 every month. This is the end of the street towards Centenary Square and the Library of Birmingham.
A total of 2,939 offences were recorded at Bridge Street, where cameras operate in both directions. Cameras were moved there last year to detect more vehicles, leading to a surge in fines.
Enforcement background
Enforcement began at the end of 2024 in a bid to tackle issues with cars using the street and ensure smooth journeys for buses and the Metro, which now travels the length of Broad Street. Bus lane restrictions were first introduced on Broad Street in 2022, but the city council only started enforcing the rules and issuing penalties at the end of 2024.
Figures suggest bus gate cameras haven't solved the problems, with thousands of cars still using the stretch. It could also suggest there is confusion over where motorists can and can't travel.
Other hotspot: Moor Street Queensway
Another longstanding bus lane offence hotspot in the city is Moor Street Queensway, where drivers are still being punished in large numbers. Some 8,768 offences have already been recorded southbound towards Digbeth, near the Bullring, this year, and another 7,092 in the other direction, northbound towards Carrs Lane.
