New data has revealed the two Birmingham roads where drivers are most frequently caught breaking the speed limit, with nearly 20,000 offences recorded in less than a year.
City's Top Speeding Hotspots Revealed
Figures released by West Midlands Police show that, up to the end of November 2025, close to 20,000 drivers were captured by average speed cameras on just two key routes. This confirms their status as the primary locations for speeding offences in the city.
A4540 New John Street West: The Worst Offender
The single worst road for catching speeding motorists is the A4540 New John Street West. This route, which runs between Hockley Circus and Dartmouth Circus, has issued the highest number of fines on any single street in Birmingham.
On this stretch, a staggering over 18,500 drivers were caught by the average speed cameras across both directions. The breakdown shows 9,859 motorists were caught heading one way between Lucas Circus and Hospital Street, with a further 8,669 caught travelling in the opposite direction.
Lee Bank Middleway: A Busy Ring Road Trap
The second major hotspot is the Lee Bank Middleway and Belgrave Middleway, a crucial part of the city's busy southern ring road. This section is one of the most heavily used roads in central Birmingham, carrying thousands of vehicles every day.
This route also recorded a high volume of offences. The largest figure was 9,970 incidents towards the Haden Circus Roundabout. An additional 3,511 speeding offences were logged for traffic heading towards the well-known Fiveways Island.
More Cameras and Lower Limits Coming
In response to these figures, Birmingham City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to road safety measures. The authority plans to install more average speed cameras on roads across the city next year.
This camera rollout is part of a wider strategy that includes a plan to cut speed limits to 30mph on several main routes throughout Birmingham. The combined approach aims to significantly reduce speeding and improve safety for all road users.
