Birmingham has activated a new wave of speed enforcement cameras along one of its most dangerous roads as part of a urgent crackdown on speeding and fatalities.
Targeting a Notorious Stretch
The latest device has been installed on the A45 Small Heath Highway, covering the section from the junction with Bolton Road to Heybarnes Circus. This extends the existing camera operation that ran from Berkley Road to Bordesley Middleway.
This move is a key part of a collaborative road safety strategy developed by Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police. The dual carriageway has been identified as a high-priority route due to poor compliance with speed limits and a history of collisions.
A City-Wide Safety Drive
The camera rollout is a direct response to alarming casualty figures. Data revealed that at least 23 people lost their lives on the city's roads in a recent twelve-month period.
This has prompted a broader safety initiative that has seen speed limits reduced from 40mph to 30mph on numerous key commuter routes across Birmingham. The newly installed cameras on Small Heath Highway are expected to become operational within days, with drivers caught exceeding the limit facing mandatory fines and penalty points.
Six High-Risk Routes Identified
Small Heath Highway is one of six locations selected for enhanced enforcement based on collision rates and speeding data. The full list of new camera sites includes:
- 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)
Temporary signs are being displayed to warn motorists before enforcement and fines begin. Chief Constable Craig Guildford has voiced strong support for the initiative, expressing hope it will significantly cut the number of people killed or seriously injured on Birmingham's roads.
