Birmingham City Council is significantly expanding its network of average speed cameras across the city as part of a determined crackdown on speeding and dangerous driving. This initiative forms a crucial component of the council's declared road safety emergency, with new cameras being installed and activated over the coming months to enhance enforcement on key arterial routes.
New Locations for Enhanced Speed Monitoring
The council has identified six specific corridors where new average speed camera systems will be deployed. These installations will supplement the existing network that already captures thousands of speeding violations annually. The expansion is designed to create a more comprehensive city-wide system to deter excessive speed and improve safety for all road users.
Detailed List of New Camera Sites
- A45 Coventry Road: Extension of the current operation from Berkeley Road to Bordesley Middleway.
- A47 Nechells/Fort Parkway: Covering the section from the A4040 ring road to A452 Chester Road.
- B4121 West Boulevard: Spanning from Selcroft Avenue to California Way.
- A34 Walsall Road: Between Wellington Road and Newton Road at the City Boundary.
- B4114 Washwood Heath Road: From Ward End Park Road to Bromford Lane.
- A34 Stratford Road: Between Coniston Close and Robin Hood Lane.
Existing Camera Infrastructure
These new installations will work alongside Birmingham's established average speed camera locations, which include several major roads. The existing network monitors key stretches such as the A38 Bristol Road between Priory Road and Speedwell Road, the A456 Hagley Road between Portland Road and Lordswood Road, and the A4540 New John Street between Lucas Circus and Hospital Street. Other monitored sections include A34 Newtown Row, A45 Coventry Road between Berkley Road and Rowland Road, and the A4540 Middleway between Five Ways and Haden Circus.
Part of a Broader Road Safety Strategy
This camera expansion represents just one element of a multifaceted approach to improving Birmingham's road safety. The council has already implemented widespread 30mph speed limits on most main roads throughout the city. Additionally, measures to prohibit pavement parking in certain areas are being introduced to protect pedestrians and improve accessibility.
Councillor Majid Mahmood, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, emphasised the urgency of these actions: "When we declared a road safety emergency, we committed to taking decisive action, and this camera rollout demonstrates that promise being fulfilled. There is absolutely no justification for dangerous driving behaviour."
He further stated: "We are installing these advanced camera systems specifically to deter drivers who mistakenly believe it's acceptable to endanger lives by exceeding speed limits. The tragic loss of lives directly attributable to a minority of reckless motorists must end. Our fundamental message remains clear and uncompromising: slower driving is safer driving. Adhering to posted speed limits saves lives."
The council's persistent focus on engineering, education, and enforcement underscores its commitment to creating safer streets for Birmingham's residents, cyclists, and motorists alike.
