Drivers in Birmingham are being warned of an extensive mobile speed camera operation across the city throughout the festive period. West Midlands Police have published a list of 48 specific locations where enforcement will be focused during December, aiming to curb dangerous driving over Christmas and New Year.
Targeting the 'Fatal Five' Offences
The crackdown forms a key part of the police's strategy to tackle the so-called 'Fatal Five' driving offences. Speeding sits alongside drink-driving, not wearing a seatbelt, distractions like mobile phone use, and careless driving as a primary cause of serious collisions. The initiative, run by the West Midlands Police Camera Enforcement Unit, is designed to protect all road users during what is traditionally a busy time for travel.
"With many people travelling to see family and friends, it's crucial that everyone respects the speed limits," a police spokesperson implied. The visible presence of cameras acts as both a deterrent and an enforcement tool.
Full List of Camera Enforcement Sites
The police have provided a detailed breakdown of where mobile speed cameras will be deployed. The list covers major routes and key residential streets across the city's suburbs. Key locations include:
- A34 Stratford Road between Wycome Road and Robin Hood Island.
- A38 Bristol Road South near South Road (out of city direction).
- A4040 Bromford Lane in both northbound and southbound directions near Washwood Heath Road.
- A4040 Fox Hollies Road in the area of School Road and Olton Boulevard.
- A4040 Harborne Lane and Harborne Park Road in Selly Oak and Harborne.
- A452 Chester Road in Erdington, near Pype Hayes Road and Little Pitts Close.
- B4114 Washwood Heath Road at Lime Tree Road and near Membury Road.
- Yardley Wood Road between Swanhurst Lane and Windermere Road.
- Other sites in areas including Great Barr, Sutton Coldfield, Handsworth, Quinton, and Stechford.
The comprehensive list, first published on 19th December 2025, ensures motorists cannot claim ignorance of the heightened enforcement campaign.
A Clear Message for Festive Road Safety
This proactive publication of camera sites serves a dual purpose. It directly informs drivers, encouraging them to slow down before they are caught, thereby preventing potential accidents. The underlying message from authorities is unambiguous: the priority is saving lives, not simply issuing fines.
Residents and those visiting Birmingham for the festivities are urged to plan their journeys, allow extra time, and most importantly, strictly observe all speed limits. With the full list of 48 locations now in the public domain, there is a clear expectation for improved driver behaviour on the city's roads during the Christmas and New Year break.
