Street racing ban extended in Birmingham - all the new rules

A High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham has been granted to the city council – with police issuing a warning to organisers and spectators.

A full three-year injunction is now in place until February 27, 2027 after the council’s application was heard at Birmingham High Court last week. The final order prohibits drivers, riders or passengers participating in a street cruise anywhere in Birmingham - and now includes organisers, promoters and spectators.

Any driver, rider or passenger breaching the order could be arrested immediately, and could face up to two years in prison, a fine, or have their assets seized.

Meanwhile any organiser, promoter or spectator breaching the order could be summoned to court and if found to have breached the order, they could also face up to two years in prison, a fine, or have their assets seized.

Get a bespoke headline round-up, as well as breaking updates, when you sign up to BirminghamWorld’s free emails Last June, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported how motorists in souped-up cars, bikes and quads were said to be making residents’ lives a misery in particular areas of Quinton.

Local councillor Sam Forsyth said at the time: “You’ve got mindless drivers from outside the area posing a real risk to the safety of our residents. It’s mainly young drivers showing off in their souped-up cars.”

Cllr Nicky Brennan, cabinet member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, said this week that she was glad to see that a full three-year injunction was now in place. Street cruising is dangerous as well as being a nuisance for law-abiding citizens,” she said.

“By working with our partners at the police on applying for this injunction, we have shown we understand and share the continued concerns raised by many residents, about this anti-social and life-threatening behaviour. Past court action shows that we won’t hesitate to ensure justice is served upon offenders, who have no excuse for their actions.”

Although the application for this order has been made by Birmingham City Council Community Safety Team, officers from West Midlands Police will be responsible for its enforcement.

Chief Superintendent Sarah Burton, from the police force, said: “We have been working jointly with all local authorities over the past few years and are determined to tackle dangerous and reckless driving which puts the safety of others and themselves at risk.

“Alongside our partners we do not tolerate illegal car gatherings due to the danger and nuisance they create to communities and the wider public going about their lives.”

“We will take every opportunity to intervene and enforce against this activity and this includes spectators and those organising or promoting these events,” she added.