Every six weeks, the UK’s roads claim the lives of as many people as would fit on a jumbo jet—a staggering fact that reflects a dangerous complacency in society. Mat MacDonald, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road …
Most drivers are familiar with visible enforcement tools such as speed cameras and bus lane cameras. However, many who flout road rules assume they can evade detection once they’re out of the direct sight of these devices. …
Drivers across Birmingham are being urged to take heed of new, lower speed limits implemented on many major roads throughout the city. Recent changes have reduced most 40mph zones down to 30mph, meaning motorists risk fines …
Drivers across the West Midlands have been surprised to find speeding fines in the post despite travelling at speeds under 30mph. Many were caught exceeding the 20mph limits set in certain zones, particularly residential …
Birmingham drivers should prepare for a new crackdown on pavement parking as the city council moves to gain powers to tackle rule-breakers on designated streets. The upcoming changes will ban pavement parking in select areas …
Stratford Road in Sparkhill has emerged as one of Birmingham’s busiest hotspots for parking fines. Traffic wardens regularly patrol this bustling route, targeting drivers who break parking regulations. Between January and …
Drivers in Birmingham are being urged to stay alert to new 30mph speed limits introduced on over two dozen of the city’s busiest roads. This is part of Birmingham City Council’s ongoing efforts to improve road safety …
Birmingham is stepping up its efforts to improve road safety by expanding the network of average speed cameras across the city. In a bid to crackdown on speeding and reduce traffic-related incidents, the city council has …
Solihull Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the persistent problem of parents leaving their car engines running while waiting outside schools. Over the past year, councillors have debated various measures following a …
Police have uncovered eight men hidden in the back of a lorry, prompting an immediate investigation. Immigration officers are currently questioning the individuals to determine their identities and circumstances. Authorities …
Wolverhampton City Council has issued a firm warning to parents regarding illegal parking during school drop-off and pick-up times, emphasizing that such behavior will no longer be tolerated. To enhance safety for thousands …
A truck driver was caught driving at 52mph in a newly established 30mph zone on Heartlands Parkway, Nechells, Birmingham, during a police speed enforcement operation on Tuesday, January 20. He was among 29 other drivers …
A Birmingham nurse has voiced her distress after discovering a dead animal amid a pile of illegally dumped rubbish outside her home on Wattville Road in Handsworth. The growing mound of waste, including soiled bin bags and a …
A planning inspector has overturned Worcester City Council’s enforcement order, allowing a 1.5-metre garden fence at the corner of Columbia Drive and Quebec Close in Lower Wick to remain in place. The council had initially …
Drivers in Birmingham should be aware of changes to bus lane enforcement as a key city centre camera has been repositioned, resulting in a significant increase in detected violations. The bus lane camera along Broad Street, …