The project aims to challenge accusations of secrecy

Forces have teamed up with councils to produce a CD-Rom displaying every fixed and mobile speed site in the area.

The scheme, which also flags up red light camera locations, aims to counter criticism that the main purpose of the devices is to make money.

The CD-Rom will be distributed free of charge to drivers, business owners and fleet managers.

Midlands Safety Camera Partnership spokesman Toby Walker said the main aim of the project was to improve safety across the region.

Campaigns like this help dispel many of the rumours that have sprung up about cameras Andrew Howard AA Motoring Trust

"It's time for us to focus on education," Mr Walker said.

"We have always ensured that detailed information is available to the public.

"However, the scheme has been perceived by some as secretive for far too long."

Andrew Howard, of the AA Motoring Trust, said: "We are always keen to see initiatives that make speed cameras and the partnerships that run them more understandable to the motoring public.

"Campaigns like this help dispel many of the rumours that have sprung up about cameras, and help improve public acceptance of this part of the country's road safety strategy."

National safety cameras communications manager Susan Beck said there were no plans for a national map, but said the CD-Rom could be copied in other regions.

The map - called Camera Locations: Revealed - covers the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.