West Midlands Police Record Dangerous Drivers Hitting 155mph on Local Roads
Reckless drivers in the West Midlands have been recorded reaching astonishing speeds of up to 155mph on public roads, according to new data released by West Midlands Police. These figures, obtained through a freedom of information request, highlight a severe issue with dangerous driving in the region, with speeds more than double the legal motorway limit of 70mph.
Fastest Speeds Documented Since Early 2025
The highest speed captured was 155mph by the driver of a high-end Mercedes AMG CLA45 in Sutton Coldfield in March of last year. Police have not confirmed whether this incident occurred on a motorway or a normal road, but it underscores the extreme risks taken by some motorists.
Other notable cases include a BMW driver clocked at 151mph on the M6 northbound between Junctions 4 and 5 near Castle Bromwich. Additionally, two Audi owners were caught separately doing 143mph on the M42 northbound in March and April, with one between Junctions 3A and 4 and the other between Junctions 4 and 5.
Enforcement and Detection Methods
In most instances, these speeding motorists were detected by average speed cameras installed on the region's motorways. However, it is possible that similar reckless speeds have occurred on roads without camera coverage, going undetected by authorities.
The full list of the highest speeds recorded in the West Midlands since the start of 2025 includes:
- 155mph - Mercedes AMG CLA45, Sutton Coldfield
- 151mph - BMW, M6 Junctions 4-5
- 143mph - Audi, M42 Junctions 3A-4
- 143mph - Audi, M42 Junctions 4-5
- 141mph - BMW, M42 Junctions 4-5
- 137mph - Skoda, M6 Junctions 4-5
- 136mph - BMW, M6 Junctions 4-5
- 135mph - Seat Ateca (unknown location)
- 134mph - Porsche, M6 Junctions 7-8
- 133mph - Volvo, M42 Junctions 4-5
Implications for Road Safety
These speeds, comparable to those seen in professional racing circuits like Silverstone, pose a significant threat to public safety. The data reveals a pattern of high-performance vehicles being involved in such incidents, often on major motorways like the M6 and M42.
West Midlands Police continue to monitor and enforce speed limits to combat this dangerous behavior, but the findings suggest a need for increased vigilance and possibly enhanced measures to deter speeding on all types of roads.
