Motorists across the West Midlands have been issued a stark warning after police data revealed a huge surge in speeding enforcement, with close to 90,000 vehicles captured by average speed cameras in 2025.
Regional Hotspots Reveal Scale of Offences
Figures released by West Midlands Police show the scale of the crackdown is immense. The digital 'specs' cameras, which calculate a vehicle's average speed over a distance, have proven highly effective.
The A4540 New John Street West in Birmingham, in both directions, is the undisputed top spot for offences. An astonishing 18,528 tickets were issued there by November 2025, equating to roughly 55 fines every single day.
Other sections of the city's ring road, known as the Middleway corridors, are also major risk areas. Leebank Middleway and Belgrave Middleway together accounted for 13,481 recorded offences.
Major Roads Across Birmingham and Black Country Targeted
The enforcement net covers a wide area. Several other key routes have seen thousands of drivers caught exceeding the limit.
- A45 Coventry Road: 8,178 offences
- A38 Bristol Road (between Speedwell Rd and Priory Rd): 8,174 offences
- A41 Black Country New Road in Wednesbury: 7,876 offences
In the Black Country, the A4123 Birmingham New Road in Dudley and the A4444 Black Country New Road in Bilston remain significant areas of concern, with a combined total exceeding 10,000 offences.
More Cameras and Lower Limits Coming in 2026
Drivers are being cautioned that the network is expanding. New average speed camera installations have already started on the A45 Coventry Road, with five more major Birmingham routes scheduled to go live in the coming months.
This expansion coincides with recently reduced speed limits on 27 major roads, where the maximum was cut from 40mph to 30mph. Police confirm the new 30mph zones are being strictly enforced by the camera network.
Birmingham City Council defends the aggressive rollout as a necessary response to a "road safety emergency," aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries. Officials stress the "Slower is Safer" message and note that fine revenue primarily goes to central government, not the local council.
How to Avoid a Fine
Motorists are urged to pay close attention to average speed control signs. A common mistake is only slowing down when a camera pole is visible. The system tracks your speed over the entire distance between cameras, so maintaining a consistent, legal speed is the only way to avoid a penalty.
With the 2026 expansion approaching, drivers should familiarise themselves with the new 30mph zones, particularly in areas like Perry Barr (A34) and Quinton (A456) where enforcement is being intensified.
