Nearly 7,000 motorists have been caught speeding on a single stretch of road in Birmingham since the start of 2026, making it the city's most prolific speed camera location. The route between Haden Circus Roundabout and Fiveways Island on Lee Bank Middleway and Belgrave Middleway recorded 6,939 offences in the first half of the year, according to data obtained by BirminghamLive.
Majority of Offences Heading Towards Haden Circus
Of the total, 5,670 speeding violations were recorded for vehicles travelling towards Haden Circus Roundabout, while 1,269 were caught in the opposite direction towards Fiveways Island. This works out to an average of more than 1,000 fines per month along this busy commuter route.
The figures highlight the effectiveness of average speed cameras on the road, which operate 24/7. The cameras are part of a wider network across Birmingham, with additional installations planned in the coming months.
Second Hotspot: New John Street West
The second most active speed camera location is on the A4540 New John Street West, another key route near the city centre. A total of 6,679 drivers have been penalised there so far this year. Both roads have recently seen speed limits reduced from 40mph to 30mph as part of a citywide initiative to cut deaths and serious injuries.
Birmingham City Council introduced the lower limits on many major roads to improve road safety. Police speed camera vans are also regularly deployed to enforce the new limits, particularly on roads where compliance has been low.
Impact on Drivers and Road Safety
The high number of fines serves as a warning to commuters and locals who regularly travel on these routes. According to the data, the cameras are clearly working, and officials hope the enforcement will lead to a lasting change in driver behaviour. The revenue from fines is reinvested into road safety measures across the city.
BirminghamLive's investigation comes as police announce new roadside testing powers, where drivers can lose their licences on the spot if they fail checks. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to reduce accidents on the city's roads.
