Newly released police data has identified the Birmingham roads where drivers are most frequently caught breaking the speed limit, with one stretch alone accounting for nearly 20,000 offences this year.
City's Top Speeding Hotspots Revealed
Information obtained by BirminghamLive from West Midlands Police shows that A4540 New John Street West is the undisputed leader for speeding fines in 2025. Average speed cameras on this key route recorded a staggering 9,859 offences between Lucas Circus and Hospital Street in one direction, and a further 8,669 in the opposite direction.
This brings the total number of motorists caught speeding on this single road to over 18,500, securing its position as the city's number one location for traffic offences up to the end of November.
Second Major Corridor Sees High Offence Rates
Another significant area for speeding is the Lee Bank Middleway and Belgrave Middleway corridor, south of the city centre. Cameras here detected 9,970 offences towards Haden Circus Roundabout and another 3,511 heading towards Fiveways Island.
Both New John Street West and the Lee Bank Middleway are among Birmingham's busiest arteries, used by thousands of vehicles daily, which contributes to the high volume of offences recorded.
Ongoing Safety Measures and Future Plans
The deployment of average speed cameras across Birmingham continues to catch drivers in large numbers, and the network is set to expand further in the coming year. These cameras are a central part of broader road safety initiatives.
These measures will also include reducing speed limits to 30mph on several main routes in a bid to improve safety for all road users. The consistent high catch rates on these corridors highlight ongoing challenges with speeding in the city centre.
With the data now public, it serves as a stark reminder to motorists in Birmingham to observe posted speed limits, particularly on these heavily monitored stretches of road.
