High Court to hold review hearing of Birmingham street cruiser injunction

Birmingham City Council said the injunction, first granted in 2022, “remains a key measure in tackling illegal street cruising across Birmingham”.

Breaching the injunction is a civil offence that can lead to arrest and court sanctions.

The council said that since its introduction, the order has resulted in more than 30 successful enforcement actions, including suspended prison sentences ranging from 14 to 46 days.

Street cruising refers to “congregation of the drivers of 2 or more motor vehicles (including motorcycles) driving or riding at excessive speed, driving dangerously, driving or riding in a convoy, racing against other vehicles, performing stunts and obstructing the highway or any private property.”

The city council claimed that since enforcement began, the injunction has led to “a marked drop” in street cruising activity. “Residents have reported fewer late‑night disturbances, and businesses in hotspot areas have experienced reduced disruption.”

It added: “The injunction continues to support police and local authority teams in preventing gatherings before they escalate into dangerous events.”

The hearing will be held on 26 February at 10.30am at the High Court, Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre.

The formal Notice of Hearing and all documents relating the hearing are available here.

Cllr Jamie Tennant, Birmingham CIty Council's Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, said: “We know how distressing illegal street racing can be for our communities, and the injunction has made a real difference in reducing this behaviour.

“Birmingham residents deserve to feel safe on their streets, and this review is an important step in ensuring the ban remains strong and effective. We will continue working closely with the police and our partners to protect the public and keep our streets safe.”