Motorists in Solihull are being alerted to a new wave of camera enforcement across the borough as local authorities step up efforts to curb dangerous driving and ease congestion. The initiative, already active at one busy junction, brings fresh rules and fines that drivers need to know about.
Where the new traffic cameras are already watching
Solihull Council has activated its first enforcement camera at the junction of A34 Stratford Road and Richard Lewis Way in Shirley. Cameras at this spot are targeting drivers making prohibited U-turns.
Officials say further sites will be switched on soon, though exact start dates for each location are not yet confirmed.
Other areas set to be monitored
- B4102 Warwick Road/New Road junction — cameras will enforce the rules around yellow box junctions.
- Elm Farm Avenue, Marston Green — the camera will protect a School Streets zone, allowing vehicles only for permitted access.
- Station Road into Poplar Road — enforcement will cover entry and waiting restrictions in a pedestrian zone, except for access.
How the council will enforce offences
The enforcement approach includes a transition period. For the first six months after any new camera becomes operational, a first offence will generate a written warning rather than an immediate fine.
However, repeat breaches within that initial period will attract a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Fines, discounts and timelines
- After the warning window ends, all detected offences will result in fines.
- The standard penalty is £70.
- If paid within 21 days, the fine can be reduced to £35.
Appeals process and who can appeal
Motorists have the right to challenge a PCN. An appeal must be submitted within 28 days of the notice being issued.
The council has up to 56 days to review an appeal and respond. Only the registered vehicle keeper, or someone with their written permission, can lodge an appeal.
Funding the cameras and expected finances
The new cameras are paid for from Solihull’s Civil Parking and Bus Lane Enforcement reserve. Council officials expect the scheme to become self-financing over time.
Any excess income would be returned to the ring-fenced enforcement fund to support further traffic management and related services.
Why the council is taking this route
Solihull leaders say the move targets a small number of drivers making risky choices that endanger others. They argue stronger enforcement will reduce unsafe manoeuvres, ease bottlenecks, and protect pedestrians and schoolchildren.
This change mirrors a broader shift across England, where local authorities increasingly use camera technology to police moving traffic offences at junctions, school zones, and pedestrian areas.
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