Hundreds more drivers caught after new Midlands speed cameras switched on

The recent rollout has led to an increase in speeding prosecution

05:30, 10 May 2025

Hundreds more drivers have been caught speeding after new cameras were rolled out on West Midlands roads.

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More cameras are now on the region's roads after West Midlands Police[1] increased its number of speed camera vans from four to eight.

The vans operate around the region and pull up in hotspot locations at different times.

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Unlike other speed cameras, drivers never know where they are going to be and when.

The marked police vans can usually be seen parked up at the sides of roads as they monitor traffic speeds.

Police chiefs said there had been a 31% increase in speeding prosecutions following this rollout, rising from 2,820 in January to 3,199 in February and 3,696 in March.

Incidents included a motorist caught doing 130mph on the 50mph Collector Road in Solihull[4].

The increase in the number of police vans serves as a warning to drivers that more of them can now be operating at any one time.

Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster said: "These figures highlight the vital role that our speed enforcement vans play in keeping our roads safe.

"The investment in additional vans demonstrates my unwavering commitment to reducing the number of people tragically and avoidably killed and seriously injured on our roads.

"Speeding is a major factor in road collisions, and we will continue to take robust action against those who put themselves and others at risk.

We must do everything possible to make our roads safe."

Traffic and Safer Travel Chief Inspector Keeley Bevington, added: "These numbers are deeply concerning.

"Speeding is not just a minor infraction; it's a dangerous and reckless act that can have devastating consequences.

"We are working tirelessly to enforce speed limits and hold offenders accountable.

"We urge all drivers to stick to the speed limit and prioritise the safety of themselves and others on the road."

References

1. ^ West Midlands Police (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
2. ^ Drivers left baffled by 'most confusing' road sign - do you know what it means? (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
3. ^ Get all the latest motoring news sent to your inbox by signing up to our new newsletter here (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
4. ^ Solihull (www.birminghammail.co.uk)