New speed enforcement cameras have been installed and are set to become operational this week along one of Birmingham's most notorious roads, as part of a major safety crackdown.
Safety Drive Targets Dangerous Routes
The final device was recently installed along the A45 Small Heath Highway, covering the stretch from the junction with Bolton Road to Heybarnes Circus. This extends an existing camera operation that runs from Berkley Road to Bordesley Middleway.
The installation is a joint initiative between Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police. Temporary signage is being erected to alert drivers before the cameras are switched on for active enforcement later this week.
City-Wide Response to Tragic Death Toll
The move follows alarming statistics revealed by the campaign group Better Streets for Birmingham, which reported that at least 23 people died on the city's roads between June 2023 and July 2024.
As part of a broader safety drive, previous 40mph limits have been reduced on many of Birmingham's busiest routes. Small Heath Highway is one of half a dozen corridors selected for extra enforcement based on a high number of collisions and poor compliance with speed limits.
Full List of New Camera Locations
The six routes chosen for enhanced speed camera enforcement are:
- A45 Coventry Road (extension from Berkeley Road to Bordesley Middleway)
- A47 Nechells/Fort Parkway (A4040 Ring-road to A452 Chester Road)
- B4121 West Boulevard (Selcroft Avenue to California Way)
- A34 Walsall Road (Wellinton Road to Newton Road/City Boundary)
- B4114 Washwood Heath Road (Ward End Park Road to Bromford Lane)
- A34 Stratford Road (Coniston Close to Robin Hood Lane)
Chief Constable Craig Guildford voiced his strong support for the initiative. He stated: “I fully support this initiative, which will hopefully reduce the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on our roads.”
Once active, the cameras will monitor traffic speeds continuously. Drivers caught exceeding the limit will face fines and penalty points on their licences. The council and police hope the visible deterrent will lead to a significant drop in speeding and a corresponding increase in safety for all road users.
