Birmingham is set to switch on a new wave of traffic enforcement cameras specifically designed to catch drivers committing dangerous and illegal manoeuvres.
Three Key Junctions Under Scrutiny
The council has identified three primary locations where banned turns will be monitored and punished. The enforcement is expected to commence later in 2026. The targeted sites are:
- Newhall Street/Great Charles Queensway (A4400) in the city centre, where both left and right turns are banned.
- Bristol Road (A38)/ Priory Road (B4217), also in the city centre, covering banned left and right turns.
- Kingsbury Road/Gravelly Hill (A5127) in Erdington, where a banned right turn will be enforced.
Education First, Fines to Follow
Council bosses have stated that the initial focus will be on educating motorists rather than immediate punishment. Warning notices are expected to be issued in the first period after the cameras go live.
New signage and road markings are being installed to provide clear advance warning to drivers about the newly-enforced restrictions. However, the council has confirmed that repeat offenders will subsequently face fines.
Part of a Wider Safety Drive
This crackdown on illegal turns forms part of a broader road safety campaign across Birmingham. The wider initiative includes the rollout of more speed cameras and the reduction of speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on various routes throughout the city.
Councillor Majid Mahmood, Birmingham City Council's Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “These new powers will help to make our roads safer by reducing dangerous driving behaviours like making banned turns and ignoring no-entry signs. It will also allow for more effective local control over traffic flow and safety.”
He added, "When enforcement action does begin, our focus will be on education. New signage and road markings give motorists the opportunity to adjust their behaviour. We may also issue valid Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) with no fine payable initially."
