More speed cameras added to Midlands roads as drivers warned

Extra rollout of speed cameras comes as part of a crackdown on speeding in the region

10:45, 22 Feb 2025Updated 10:45, 22 Feb 2025

Drivers in the West Midlands have been sent a warning as new speed cameras are about to be added to the region's roads.

The cameras will be stationed in police vans parked up at the side of roads in problem areas.

They are known as mobile speed cameras as they move around to different locations.

Drivers will likely have spotted these marked police vans parked up at the side of roads.

READ MORE: Drivers warned of GBP30 fines for leaving cars parked on a public road[1]

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And there will now be more out them out and about monitoring traffic after the West Midlands Police[3] fleet was doubled from four to eight.

It will allow enforcement officers to be in more places at one time across the region.

These vans often catch out speeding drivers as they will be unaware where they are going to be and when, whereas motorists may know where fixed speed cameras operate.

It's part of a crackdown on speeding by police chiefs, and drivers have been warned they're now more likely to be caught.

Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster said: "Speeding is a major factor in road collisions, and it's something I and West Midlands Police are determined to tackle.

"This investment, via the Safer Streets Fund, will significantly enhance our ability to catch speeding drivers and make our roads safer for everyone."The PCC added: "There is no place for dangerous, reckless driving in our region.

"There have been far too many innocent lives lost as a result of those speeding above the limit."I look forward to seeing the vans out in action knowing the huge impact they will have to help improve safety on our roads."

Superintendent Gareth Mason, who heads up the force's Roads Policing Unit, said: "Our message is clear: if you speed, you will be caught.

"These additional vans allow us to be more visible in communities and at known speeding hotspots, sending a strong message that speeding is unacceptable."Doubling the number of speed enforcement vans is a real game-changer - this will dramatically strengthen our capacity to enforce the law across our road network."I'd like to thank the PCC for securing this level of investment as we all work together to help dramatically drive down speeds in our region.

"Our aim is to change the mindset of motorists.

Drive safe and don't put others at risk."

References

1. ^ Drivers warned of GBP30 fines for leaving cars parked on a public road (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
2. ^ Get all the latest motoring news sent to your inbox by signing up to our new newsletter here (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
3. ^ West Midlands Police (www.birminghammail.co.uk)