TWO new speed cameras have been installed on the A46 in south Warwickshire.
There were three deaths, eight serious injuries and 22 slight injuries in crashes on the stretch of road between Stratford and Alcester from 2021 to 2025 – classifying it as a ‘high harm route’.
The majority of these crashes were found to be caused by road users ‘failing to look properly or failing to judge the other person’s path or speed.
Insp Dave Valente, lead for the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership, said:“Reducing excess speed in Warwickshire is a priority for us, because more than half of all fatal collisions nationally involve speed as a contributing factor.
“Working alongside our communities through initiatives like Community Speed Watch, as well as our mobile enforcement teams, we use a visible presence on our roads to encourage safer speeds and help educate drivers on the law. However, in some high‑risk locations, only a static enforcement device can ensure that speed limits are consistently respected.”
Chair of Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership Philip Seccombe continued: “The A46 has been raised by local people as an area of concern for a number of years. We need all drivers to take responsibility for themselves and others’ safety by always staying within the speed limit and driving at an appropriate speed for the conditions. If everyone can do this, our roads will become much safer immediately.”
Fiona McKenzie, route manager for National Highways, added: “Safety is our main priority and we remain committed to reducing the number of people harmed on our roads. The evidence shows that when drivers reduce their speed, collisions are less likely and serious injuries and fatalities are reduced. Slower speeds help protect not only other motorists but also cyclists and the wider community.
“The new cameras will help support our commitment, and we’ll continue to work closely with Warwickshire Police and the Road Safety Partnership to monitor safety across the county.”
