Mobile speed device: Borken plans third speed man!

Mobile speed device: Borken plans third speed man!

In the district of Borken, the purchase of a third mobile pace device is currently being discussed intensively. Those responsible and experts support the measure because the existing devices have already issued numerous “nodules” in the first year. The income from the fines suggests a clear success of previous speed monitoring. A look at the statistics shows that proud 25,000 procedures for overruns were recorded last year. Many drivers have already perceived the mobile pace facility on the side of the road and accepted such controls as part of the street scene. Borkener Zeitung reports that these measures are apparently necessary to make traffic safer.

A central aspect in the discussion is the question of the effectiveness of mobile speed measurements. So -called "enforcement trailers" are also used in NRW. These semi -stationary speed measurements can be used flexibly in the traffic area, especially in dangerous areas. Police NRW emphasizes that these trailers can work for several days, regardless of the weather and without personnel. The change of a battery is everything that the police officers have to carry out in addition to the establishment of the measuring point. In addition, the devices are secured against vandalism.

Technical aspects of speed monitoring

The main cause for many serious and fatal traffic accidents in NRW is driving at excessive speed. It is therefore of great importance to continuously monitor the speed of the vehicles. The use of mobile speed devices aims to lower the speed level. This is done in particular to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The consistent punishment of speed violations is another central point to make the streets safer.

In Germany, different technologies are used for speed monitoring. According to information from PTB , radar rays are sent out, for example, which are reflected by the moving vehicle. The frequency change of these rays is used to calculate the speed. Newer devices are even able to measure the distance and angle of the vehicle, which increases the accuracy of the measurements. Other technologies include light barriers, piezoelectric pressure sensors and video -based systems that can document speed overruns. These versatile technologies show how far the development in speed monitoring has already progressed and underline the importance of these measures for traffic safety.