Hundreds of Birmingham drivers running red lights

It's been found during a study by Better Streets for Birmingham.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 23rd Dec 2023

Road campaigners in Birmingham are calling for more action, as hundreds of drivers are still jumping traffic signals.

Better Streets for Birmingham carried out a month long study in September on the issue.

They examined 21 traffic lights and recorded 576 cases of driver running red lights.

Ruth Cummings is from the group and said: "In the years 2012-2020, 32 pedestrians were killed by red light jumping and many more have been seriously injured.

"This is clearly a big issue and we would like to see change in Birmingham.

"It was clear from the number of volunteers that people are fed up at what's happening at the moment."

West Midlands Police have extended their team to be able to review footage sent in by drivers to be able to issue those breaking the law a fine, or taken to court.

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