Speed camera vans deployed by West Midlands Police have caught thousands of speeding drivers on busy A roads near Birmingham, according to data obtained by BirminghamLive through a freedom of information request.
The marked vehicles, which display speed camera images, are positioned on hotspot routes where speeding is a known issue. While some drivers accuse police of using sneaky tactics, the vans aim to capture an accurate picture of daily driving behavior and act as a deterrent to improve safety.
Top 10 Roads for Speed Camera Van Offences in 2025
The data, which covers Black Country boroughs, reveals the roads where the highest number of speeding tickets were issued up to November 2025:
- A4041 Newton Road at Pear Tree Drive towards West Bromwich - 941 offences
- A34 Birmingham Road opposite Pages Lane towards Birmingham - 866 offences
- A41 Black Country New Road at Swan Island towards Birmingham - 680 offences
- A41 Black Country New Road between Patent Shaft Roundabout and Moxley Junction - 631 offences
- A4041 Newton Road at Wigmore Lane towards Scott Arms - 613 offences
- A41 Black Country New Road at George Henry Road - 553 offences
- A449 Kidderminster Road between Foundry Road and Swindon Road, Wall Heath - 421 offences
- Sandyfields Road between Oakleigh Drive and Chaucer Avenue, West Bromwich - 414 offences
- A458 Windmill Hill towards Lye - 409 offences
- Reedswood Way between Bloxwich Lane and Reedswood Park Road, Walsall - 409 offences
Bearing in mind that vans may only visit these locations once a month, the figures indicate how frequently motorists are caught exceeding speed limits. Many of these roads are at the edges of Birmingham and are commonly used by residents for commuting, shopping, and school runs.
Mobile speed camera vans add an element of uncertainty for drivers who might otherwise slow down only for fixed cameras. West Midlands Police hope their presence encourages consistent compliance with speed limits and reduces accidents.
