The digital device is going to be installed near the junction of Bradford Road and Chester Road and is one of nine units being introduced across the Birmingham and Solihull area.
Other Side of Solihull revealed earlier this year that councils had come to an agreement about bringing back fixed cameras at some of the most dangerous locations across the region.
At the time there were suggestions that a device could also be erected on the northbound carriage of the Collector Road if funding was available.
This site was not mentioned in the press release issued this week, suggesting the council will be assessing the success of the pilot scheme before committing to any further cameras.
Councillor Ted Richards, cabinet member for transport and highways, said: "This new digital technology will play a very important role in keeping the region’s roads safe."
The scheme has received the backing of West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, who was previously a borough councillor for Kingshurst & Fordbridge.
Mr Jamieson is an outspoken supporter of speed cameras, arguing that they play an important part in reducing the number of road accidents.
"Speed is one of the biggest cause of deaths on the road and one of the biggest issues that local people raise with me on a daily basis," he said.
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