High Court to Review Birmingham’s Street Cruising Injunction

The injunction, first granted in 2022, remains a key measure in tackling illegal street cruising across Birmingham. It prohibits anyone within the local authority boundary from taking part in or encouraging any form of street cruising activity.

Street cruising refers to congregation of the drivers of 2 or more motor vehicles (including motorcycles) driving or riding at excessive speed, driving dangerously, driving or riding in a convoy, racing against other vehicles, performing stunts and obstructing the highway or any private property. The conduct of the street cruisers’ behaviour on public roads causes:

• excessive or sustained noise
• danger to other road users or pedestrians
• risk of damage to property
• nuisance or disturbance to those not involved

Activities banned under the injunction include participating in street cruising, promoting, organising or publicising street cruising or spectating at a street cruise.

Breaching the injunction is a civil offence that can lead to arrest and court sanctions. Since its introduction, the Order has resulted in more than 30 successful enforcement actions, including suspended prison sentences ranging from 14 to 46 days.

Street Cruiser Injunction Review Hearing will be heard at 10.30am on Thursday 26 February 2026 at the High Court – Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre
33 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6DS.

Impact on Local Communities

Since enforcement began, the injunction has led to a marked drop in street cruising activity. Residents have reported fewer late‑night disturbances, and businesses in hotspot areas have experienced reduced disruption. The injunction continues to support police and local authority teams in preventing gatherings before they escalate into dangerous events.

Councillor Jamie Tennant, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, said: “We know how distressing illegal street racing can be for our communities, and the injunction has made a real difference in reducing this behaviour.

“Birmingham residents deserve to feel safe on their streets, and this review is an important step in ensuring the ban remains strong and effective. We will continue working closely with the police and our partners to protect the public and keep our streets safe.”

Reporting Street Cruising

Anyone who witnesses street cruising or related activity should contact the police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk (available 8am–midnight), call 101, or dial 999 in an emergency.

Access to Case Documents

The formal Notice of Hearing and all documents relating to the 2026 Review Hearing is available here  https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/streetcruiseapplication2022

Copies can also be requested from Birmingham City Council’s Legal & Governance team by emailing HousingandCommunitySafetyLegal@birmingham.gov.uk or calling 0121 303 9385, quoting reference LS/CSY/SA/210929.