Police arrested two boy racer suspects after cars were allegedly spotted hitting speeds of around 90mph in Nechells. The men, aged 29 and 25, were arrested on Sunday, May 19.
The suspects were stopped in Heartlands Parkway, police said, and held for breaching a car cruising injunction in place in Birmingham and the Black Country. Both men are due to appear at the High Court on Monday, June 3.
Eight vehicles were also stopped and 16 section 59 warnings issued. Section 59 notices give police the authority to seize vehicles being driven in an anti-social behaviour.
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Fifteen drivers were also reported for offences from dangerous driving to having illegally-tinted windows.
Since an interim injunction was obtained in December 2022, and more recently a new High Court injunction secured in February this year, 29 street racers have been arrested for breaching the injunction, police said.
Det Con Mark Campbell, of West Midlands Police, said: “We need motorists to understand we won’t tolerate illegal street racing or cruising on the region’s roads and will take action against motorists who flout the law and put other road users at risk.
"Our ultimate aim is to keep people safe. People have been killed and seriously injured while street racing and it’s simply unacceptable to put other motorists at risk in such a reckless way. We work closely with our partners on a range of tactics to identify, disrupt and enforce against those taking part or observing. Our priority is keeping the roads safe for all.”
The force said anyone breaching the ban would be in contempt of court and could face penalties including imprisonment, a fine, or an order to have their assets seized. Injunctions prohibit people driving, being a passenger or rider at a gathering where there is motor racing, stunts or other dangerous or obstructive driving.
