Birmingham needs to seriously step up to achieve its ambition to have zero deaths and serious accidents on the roads per year.

We need immediate action to deal with dangerous driving and make our roads safe for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and all vulnerable road users. The city must take this problem seriously to alleviate the fears of every family now wondering whether their loved ones will be the next victim of this abhorrent behaviour.

We desperately need more investment in improved street design to lower speeds, and protect vulnerable road users, as well as more 20mph limits.

This must go hand in hand with increased enforcement, whether through the use of cameras or traffic police officers.

Drivers in Birmingham must know that there are consequences if they do not obey the law and endanger the lives of others. Currently, there is a common perception that this is not the case.

Safer roads have multiple benefits, including for mental and physical health, cleaner air and less noise pollution. The people of Birmingham deserve this and the council must get on with delivering it.

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