Blitzmarathon in Hamm: where the speed controls take place!

Blitzmarathon in Hamm: where the speed controls take place!

In the period from March 24th to 28th, 2025, the city of Hamm carries out numerous speed controls. This measure is part of the efforts to increase traffic safety in the region. According to Wa.de there was almost 20 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, which was the need for such controls underline.

The main areas of control for the upcoming week are versatile. On Monday, March 24th, the focus is on the LANGEUNEWENWEG in the city center and the Great Sandweg in Heessen. Weetfelder Strasse in Pelkum and Holzstraße in Herringen will be monitored on Tuesday.

speed monitoring in Hamm

for Wednesday, March 26, the Marker Allee are intended in the city center and Ammerweg in Uentrop. The Lange Strasse in Herringen and Marinestrasse in Bockum-Hövel will follow on Thursday. Friday, March 28th, with measurements in Uentroper Dorfstraße in Uentrop and Hesslerstrasse in the middle of Hamm.

The city administration, however, makes it clear that these locations only represent a focus. In fact, speed measurements can also take place on other streets and on Sundays and public holidays. The installation of the surveillance devices depends on various local conditions such as the parking situation and the weather conditions.

The goal of controls

According to a study, which was published on Spiegel.de , it is discussed whether radar controls actually have a significant influence on the accident prevention. This topic remains relevant, especially in view of the increasing number of road users who are flashed in Hamm. The discussion about the effectiveness of flashes is likely to raise the control measures again this week.