A High Court hearing will take place next month to review the long-standing injunction banning street racing across the Black Country.
The injunction, first introduced in 2015, covers the boroughs of Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall. It prohibits people from taking part in, organising or promoting street racing events, as well as attending as a spectator where dangerous driving is expected.
Led by City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of the four local authorities and supported by West Midlands Police, the order remains a key tool in tackling illegal racing and associated anti-social behaviour.
Under the terms of the injunction, individuals found to be in breach can face serious consequences, including imprisonment, fines, seizure of assets and liability for legal costs. Since its introduction, 54 people have either admitted to or been found in breach of the order, while a further number have given formal undertakings to comply.
The High Court has previously ruled that the injunction and associated powers of arrest should remain in place until at least May 2026, subject to an annual review. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 at 10.30am at the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, Birmingham District Registry.
Anyone currently subject to the injunction who wishes to submit evidence ahead of the hearing must do so by Friday 6 February 2026. Details on how to take part in proceedings, including how to apply to be joined as a defendant, are available through the relevant council legal teams.
Speaking on behalf of the claimant councils, Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community at City of Wolverhampton Council, said:
“Street racing is anti-social and highly dangerous – and has led to a number of incidents across the Black Country which have, tragically, caused fatalities and serious injuries.
“Only last week, we saw another driver brought before the court for racing others at twice the speed limit along roads in Sandwell, and who was given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay over £2,500 in costs.
“This goes to shows the important role the injunction has to play, and the positive effect it is continuing to have in helping tackle street racing in the Black Country.”
Further information, including copies of the injunction and details of the review hearing, can be found via the following links:
Wolverhampton: https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/street-racing-injunction
Walsall: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/black_country_car_cruising_injunction
Sandwell: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/streetracing
Dudley: https://www.dudley.gov.uk/car-cruising-injunction
Residents are encouraged to report incidents of street racing to West Midlands Police by calling 101, or by submitting footage through Operation Snap:
https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/police-forces/west-midlands-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/operation-snap/