New cameras switched on as drivers face £70 fines

NewsMidlands NewsSandwellRules are now being enforced in the town centre05:18, 31 Aug 2026The bus gate has gone live in Blackheath.New cameras have been switched on in a Black Country town centre, with cars barred from driving in certain areas.‌Motorists will have to adjust to the new rules and will face fines up to £70 if they get it wrong.‌A new bus gate has gone live in Blackheath town centre.‌READ MORE: DVLA finds out about specific medical conditions ahead of mandatory tests for over-70sREAD MORE: Birmingham drivers warned over new 31mph rule and face finesCars will be banned from entering the zone or will be hit with fines. The penalty will be reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.‌The bus gate is in place on a section of road reserved for buses between Birmingham Road and Long Lane.