Motorists in Birmingham are set to face new penalties for specific traffic violations as the city council rolls out a fresh wave of enforcement cameras. The initiative targets problem areas where drivers frequently break rules that have previously gone unpunished.
Locations and Enforcement Details
The new cameras will be installed this month at three key junctions identified as trouble spots. Enforcement is scheduled to begin in the new year, following a period of testing and an initial soft-launch approach. During this initial phase, the council will issue warning notices to offenders, focusing on education rather than immediate fines.
The specific locations where banned turns will be monitored are:
- Newhall Street/Great Charles Queensway (A4400) in the city centre, where both left and right turns are banned.
- Bristol Road (A38)/ Priory Road (B4217) in the city centre, where both left and right turns are banned.
- Kingsbury Road/Gravelly Hill (A5127) in Erdington, where a right turn is banned.
A Safer Approach to Road Safety
Councillor Majid Mahmood, Transport Boss at Birmingham City Council, stated that the new powers are designed to enhance road safety. He explained, "These new powers will help to make our roads safer by reducing dangerous driving behaviours like making banned turns and ignoring no-entry signs."
He further emphasised that the strategy allows for more effective local control over traffic flow and safety. To ensure drivers are adequately informed, new signage and road markings are being installed across the three locations. The council has confirmed that when Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) are first issued, they may carry no fine, giving motorists a final opportunity to adjust their behaviour before financial penalties are applied to repeat offenders.
This camera rollout is part of a broader package of road safety measures for Birmingham, which also includes the introduction of new 30mph zones and additional speed cameras.
