Lightning season 2025: Motorists should avoid these places now!

Lightning season 2025: Motorists should avoid these places now!

In the first week of April 2025, speed measurements are scheduled again in several cities in the Borken district. According to a report of the Borkener Zeitung , the flash locations are set for the coming days as follows:

• Monday: Ahaus, Hessenweg; Velen, Dlugoleka Ring
• Tuesday: Borken, Parkstrasse; Stadtlohn, K24n
• Wednesday: Heiden, lively street; Vreden, Schulstraße
• Thursday: Gescher, Borkener Damm; Rhede, Münsterstrasse
• Friday: Borken, Nordring; Gronau, Alfertring
• "Super-Blitzer" is located in Südlohn on Ramsdorfer Straße
this week

It should be noted that changes to the planning are possible due to unpredictable organizational or local reasons. This can affect technical problems, adverse weather or personnel loss. The police and the city of Bocholt also carry out their own speed measurements, the locations of which are not announced in advance.

rules for speed measurements

In Germany, speed monitoring is subject to the guidelines of the federal states, such as Auto Motor und Sport . The minimum distances between speed signs and measuring devices are usually between 150 and 200 meters. Exceptions apply to danger spots, for example in front of schools or old people's homes.

It is particularly interesting that there are no specifications for minimum distances in Baden-Württemberg. In Bavaria, for example, natural camouflage camouflages are allowed, while artificial camouflages are not permitted. In addition, flashing from a vehicle is permitted. All measurements must be recorded, and only trained staff may operate and evaluate the devices.

compliance with the distance regulations

The observance of the minimum distances is not only important for the legality of the measurements, but also relevant for security reasons. The distance between the traffic sign and the measuring point should prevent sudden braking maneuvers. This is regarded as the principle of equal treatment in accordance with Article 3 of the Basic Law, as in the detailed information of Verkehrmesstechnik nord

Especially in urban areas, the regulations for speed monitoring are crucial to ensure traffic safety. If the distance regulations are not complied with, the usability of the measurements can be questioned. Independent experts can check the correct application of the distance regulations and uncover possible errors in the case of fine procedures.