Castle Brom camera snaps almost 2,500 drivers

A STRETCH of road in Castle Bromwich has seen the lion’s share of speeding tickets issued since the start of a pilot road safety project.
Figures for 2017/18 reveal that 2,444 offences were logged by the camera installed on the Bradford Road a little over two years ago.
This accounted for almost three quarters of the 3,340 incidents captured at three sites around Solihull over the 12 month period.
Far fewer fines were processed by cameras at the two other locations, with 523 on Lode Lane and 373 along Stratford Road, Hockley Heath.
The cameras were put in place in August 2016, as part of a new pilot scheme covering both Birmingham and Solihull.
Coun Ted Richards, Solihull Council’s cabinet member for transport and highways, has said that evidence to date suggested the scheme was making a difference.
This would appear to be backed up by figures previously released by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, which show average speeds have dropped where the cameras have been introduced.
Public reaction to the devices has been mixed, with some drivers cynical about their use on borough roads.
However, others are keen to see the pilot expanded to their area. Indeed, dozens of residents had petitioned for cameras to be introduced in Coleshill Heath Road earlier this year.
Solihull Council is due to discuss the latest data about the impact of the existing cameras later this year, which could determine the future of the pilot project