Locations for new speed cameras announced
Six new sites for the location of speed cameras across Birmingham have been announced by the city council, which will be installed by the end of the year.
The average speed enforcement cameras will be funded through the Clean Air Zone net surplus revenues and the locations agreed following joint working with West Midlands Police.
Routes have been selected and prioritised based on the number and severity of road traffic collisions along the route and/or where compliance with speed limits is poor which leads to an increased risk of road harm. All the routes chosen have the full endorsement of WMP.
Cllr Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “Safety on our busy highway network is paramount and these cameras have an important role to play – far too many collisions on our roads involve excessive speed.
“However, they can never be a solution on their own. We all have a role to play in keeping our roads safe and everyone has a duty to think about others, whether pedestrians, cyclists or other motorists. This is not about making money – the majority of revenue goes direct to government – it is about road safety. I would be happy if no fines were issued as that means people are not speeding.
“We also need to rethink how we move people and goods around the city and regions, which is why our Birmingham Transport Plan and Road Harm Reduction Strategy are looking at redesigning street in a way that put people first, and not only reducing speed but reducing the number of vehicles on our streets.”
BCC and WMP entered into a new Joint Working Agreement covering camera enforcement of traffic offences in April 2025. This not only secures ongoing enforcement of existing ASE locations, but also paves the way for new ASE, spot speed and red-light camera locations to be brought forward.
Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “I fully support this initiative, which will hopefully reduce the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on our roads.”
The new camera locations are:
- A45 Coventry Road (extension of existing operation 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)
