Key points
- Average speed cameras: A34 Shirley and four villages.
- Moving-traffic cameras: A34 U-turn (live 2026), Warwick Road/New Road yellow box, Elm Farm Avenue school street, Station Road/Poplar Road.
- Red routes on the A34, Dog Kennel Lane, Lode Lane and Hobs Moat Road.
- School 20mph limits are being rolled out borough-wide.
Solihull has more traffic enforcement than many learners expect. Most of it you'll never notice if you drive the way the examiner wants. Here's the full list.
Average speed cameras
- A34 Stratford Road, Shirley — 40mph, Marshall Lake Road to M42 J4, since January 2023. A34 guide.
- Villages — Berkswell, Hampton-in-Arden, Meriden and Balsall Common, funded from HS2's road-safety allocation.
Moving-traffic cameras
| Site | Catches | Status (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| A34 Stratford Road / Richard Lewis Way | Banned U-turns | Live from 1 June 2026 (warning letters for first offences for six months) |
| B4102 Warwick Road / New Road | Stopping in the yellow box | Planned |
| Elm Farm Avenue, Marston Green | School Street (8:20–9:00am, 2:45–3:45pm) | Planned |
| Station Road into Poplar Road | Entering the pedestrian/bus zone | Planned |
Bus lanes and red routes
Lode Lane bus lanes are CCTV-enforced. Red routes (no stopping) cover the A34, Dog Kennel Lane, Lode Lane and Hobs Moat Road. Lode Lane guide.
School 20mph limits and School Streets
The council has assessed every school location and is rolling out 20mph limits year by year — the first order took effect on 28 August 2025. Some primary schools have "School Streets" that close to traffic at opening and closing times.
Collisions
Crashview's analysis of STATS19 data counts 118 collisions in the Solihull town area in 2023 and 111 in 2024; the most common limit at crash sites is 30mph. The council's Road Safety Strategy runs to 2030.
Checked October 2026 — roadworks and temporary limits change often; always obey the signs on the day.
SQ Driving School is part of DriveSQ
Lessons in Solihull are run by SQ Driving School and DriveSQ together — the same instructors, prices and Student Portal. More from DriveSQ:
- DriveSQ driving school in Solihull — Meet the DriveSQ Solihull team, the Student Portal and how lessons work.
- Solihull driving test pass rates 2026 — Every test centre near Solihull ranked, with what the numbers mean.
- Driving instructor jobs in Solihull — Teach with DriveSQ: pupils matched by postcode, Instructor Portal.
DriveSQ Student Portal
Every SQ Driving School learner — in Solihull as well as Greater Manchester — gets the DriveSQ Student Portal free, so you always know exactly how close you are to test standard.
- 23 driving skills tracked after every lesson
- Theory library and 50-question mock tests
- Test-readiness checklist and instructor messaging
DriveSQ Instructor Portal
DriveSQ is growing in Solihull and taking on more ADIs. New learners are matched to you by postcode, and your whole diary runs in the DriveSQ Instructor Portal.
- New Solihull learners matched by postcode
- Bookings, progress and messaging in one place
- Part of DriveSQ — an established Manchester driving school
Frequently asked questions
Where are the speed cameras in Solihull?
Does Solihull have bus lane cameras?
Is Solihull going 20mph?
Do you teach on this road?
Sources
- West Midlands PCC — average speed cameras on the A34 in Solihull
- Solihull Council — new average speed cameras in villages
- Solihull Council — moving traffic enforcement
- Solihull Council — moving traffic enforcement gears up (2026)
- Solihull Council — new traffic enforcement powers consultation
- Solihull Council — school 20mph limits (2025)
- Crashview — Solihull collisions (STATS19)
- Solihull Council — Road Safety Strategy 2017–2030
- TfWM — Sprint works, Lode Lane
Published by SQ Driving School, a brand owned and managed by DriveSQ. Checked on 16 October 2026. Rules, fees and test centres change — always confirm on GOV.UK before you book.