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New Speed cameras are expected to come into effect across Birmingham and Solihull soon - but do they work?

There are currently no speed cameras known to be in operation in the city after they were switched off en masse in 2013.

But data analysis has revealed the MOBILE speed cameras which helped reduce collisions - and those which have not.

And while the figures suggest a dramatic reduction in recorded incidents many cameras actually saw the number of collisions increase.

Three cameras within 50 yards of one roundabout showed two completely different results with one appearing to have no impact at all.

THE NUMBERS

Before they were switched off Birmingham had 71 active fixed speed camera in operation.

Data is only available for the 55 cameras which were in operation for at least three years.

Nearly three quarters saw a decrease in the number of collisions after they were switched on, according to figures released by the Police Crime Commissioners office.

Only 23 per cent saw an increase.

Six per cent saw no difference.

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In the three years after the cameras were introduced the total number of collisions fell to 724.

The number killed or seriously injured on the routes also dropped - falling from 198 to 79.

The B4114 Washwood Heath Road (Between Common Lane and the A4040 Bromford lane) saw the biggest fall in collisions, with 23 fewer compared to 2013.

But some cameras have seen the number of collisions increase after they were installed.

The A4123 Birmingham New Road (Between Burnt Tree Island and the A4040 Bromford Lane) saw the highest increase with eight more collisions being issued when compared to the 2013 figure.

Below: See how speed cameras have performed where you live

(Triangle signs show planned locations of new fixed cameras)

Three cameras within 50 yards of one roundabout in Hall Green highlighted the mixed bag of results.

One camera of Robin Hood Island saw a reduction by two incidents, another saw no difference at all and a third saw an increase of seven.

WHERE WILL THE NEW SPEED CAMERAS BE?

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ARE PEOPLE SPEEDING?

The number of speeding tickets issued to motorists in the West Midlands fell by 17 per cent last year compared to 2015, a freedom of information request has revealed.

In total 44,395 speeding tickets were issued in 2015, compared to 52,576 in 2014.

An Audi Quattro clocked at 110mph in a 50mph zone was the fastest speed recorded by West Midlands Police last year.

The driver was spotted on the M6 between junction 8 and 9 in February.

WHY ARE THEY COMING BACK?

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson committed to roll out new fixed cameras in the region.

"I promised that I would improve road safety and do all I could to reduce the number of injuries and deaths on our roads," read a message on his website last week.

"That is why I am pleased that these safety cameras are being delivered.

"Speed is one of the biggest causes of deaths on the road and one of the biggest issues that local people raise with me on a daily basis.”

"Birmingham and Solihull are installing the cameras and the police are supporting them by processing and enforcing the fines. This shows that we are on the side of the overwhelming majority of motorists who drive safely and sensibly."

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Superintendent Kerry Blakeman, from West Midlands Police, said: “Our intention is for people to adhere to the speed limit. Those who exceed the limit will have to attend a speed awareness course where they will be educated about the dangers of speeding or face either an appearance at court or a fine and points on their licence.”

Birmingham City Councillor, Coun Stewart Stacey, Cabinet Member for Transport and Roads wanted the message to be clear that this is not a cash-grab by the council, but instead a way to improve the roads for the majority of users.

"I want a clear message to be heard by the region's motorists - I'm not Bob Geldof, I don't want you to "give us your money", I just want you to comply with the speed limits that are there to improve safety for everyone who uses the roads of Birmingham and Solihull."

"Most people will see no impact to their overall journey time as this is all about enforcing speed limits that already exist on the roads in question - all of which are routes with a significant record for accidents historically. "It will only be the minority who continually exceed the speed limit and endanger others who will be caught by our adoption of this new modern technology."