High Court injunction on Wolverhampton street racing continues
Street racing, as well as behaviour associated with street racing, continues to be prohibited across the Black Country
The High Court has decided that an injunction banning street racing across parts of the Black Country should continue.
The decision follows a review hearing in Birmingham on Thursday (26 February, 2026), during which the City of Wolverhampton Council, Sandwell Council and Walsall Council applied for the injunction, as well as the associated power of arrest, to remain in place until at least 1 March next year.
The injunction bans people from street racing as a driver, rider or passenger, but also from promoting, organising, publicising or even spectating street racing gatherings.
The penalties for the above actions include imprisonment, a fine or seizure of assets. Offenders will be in contempt of court and may also have to pay the council's legal costs.
At Thursday’s hearing, Her Honour Judge Kelly agreed that the injunction should continue.
Pardip Nagra, Wolverhampton Anti Social Behaviour Team Leader, gave written evidence which said: "street racing is still a very real issue within the Black Country" and "the full injunction order should remain in place to provide reassurance to the public and to save lives."
West Midlands Police’s tactical response to street racing is named Operation Hercules.
PC Mark Campbell, who works with Operation Hercules, provided data to the court, showing "a massive decrease in the number of vehicles taking part in street racing" between April and November 2025.
PC Campbell said: "I cannot overstate the benefit of the current injunction and the importance of renewing this injunction.
“The Black Country local authorities are seeing a huge drop in organised meets, however it is only a matter of time before we see the return of the car cruises, and the renewal of the injunction will allow officers from West Midlands Police to carry on the good work conducted over the last 12 months."