Locations of six new speed cameras on Birmingham roads

The locations of half a dozen new speed cameras in Birmingham [1] has been revealed. In a blow to speeding drivers, six of Birmingham's busiest routes will have the average speed enforcement monitors installed by the end of the year. The roads were selected on the number and severity of road traffic collisions along the route and/or where compliance with speed limits is poor.

The cameras will be funded by revenue generated by Clean Air Zone and has been endorsed by West Midlands Police [5]. ADVERTISEMENT 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 (Wellington 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)

Councillor 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. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join[6] "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.

ADVERTISEMENT "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.

Gv of the junction of Rupert Street and Nechells Parkway, Birmingham.

Scene of a serious RTC -Credit:Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live

"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."

The move also paves the way for new average speed cameras, 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."

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