Nearly 800 speeding fines have been issued on Fort Parkway in Birmingham so far in 2026, making it the most frequent location for police speed camera vans in the city, exclusive figures have revealed.
Fort Parkway: The top hotspot for speed camera vans
The notorious dual carriageway, near the M6, has long been known for speeding issues and is also among the city's racing hotspots. Police vans regularly park on the section between Spitfire Island and Fort Retail Park. A total of 774 speeding penalties have been issued after being caught by speed camera vans since the start of this year — more than 100 every month on average.
According to freedom of information data obtained by BirminghamLive, this serves as a warning to regular commuters and nearby residents that the vans are likely to be parked up weekly or monthly. The vans often prove more effective than fixed speed cameras as they move to different locations, making it harder for motorists to anticipate where and when they will be.
Other hotspots for speed camera van enforcement
Heartlands Parkway, between Star City and Bromford Lane, recorded the second-highest number of offences with 583 fines. Eachelhurst Road in Sutton Coldfield, towards Chester Road, came third with 558 penalties. Other roads in the top ten include West Boulevard, Bromford Lane, Walsall Road, Stockfield Road, Shenley Lane, and College Road.
The top ten highest offences recorded by speed camera vans in 2026 are:
- Fort Parkway, between Spitfire Island and Fort Retail Park — 774
- Heartlands Parkway, between Star City and Bromford Lane — 583
- Eachelhurst Road, Sutton Coldfield, towards Chester Road — 558
- West Boulevard, towards Barnes Hill — 438
- A4040 Bromford Lane, southbound between Fairholme Road and Washwood Heath Road — 356
- A34 Walsall Road, near Clivedon Avenue — 311
- A4040 Stockfield Road, southbound between Yardley Road and Warwick Road — 293
- Eachelhurst Road, towards Walmsley — 288
- B4121 Shenley Lane, southbound between Shenley Fields Road and Meadowbrook Road — 285
- A453 College Road, southbound near Epwell Road — 283
Why speed camera vans are effective
While drivers may know where fixed cameras are and be able to slow down for them, there is more chance of being caught unawares by a police van parked at the side of the road. It may be too late to slow down by the time they have spotted them. The vans display speed camera symbols and are marked, but their mobility makes them a constant deterrent.
The data highlights the ongoing enforcement efforts to tackle speeding on Birmingham's roads, with Fort Parkway remaining a key focus for police.
