Lightning alarm in Leichlingen: High fines for speed shears!

Aktuelle Radarkontrollen im Rheinisch-Bergischen Kreis: Standorte, Bußgelder und rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen am 3. Mai 2025.
Current radar controls in the Rheinisch-Bergisches Kreis: locations, fines and legal framework on May 3, 2025. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Lightning alarm in Leichlingen: High fines for speed shears!

Today, on May 3, 2025, a mobile radar control will be carried out in Leichlingen. The current danger situation in road traffic requires frequent adjustments to the flash locations. This is done to ensure traffic safety and to punish speeding. As

Radar control was reported today at 7:58 p.m. and the current status of the information has been updated at 8:09 p.m. In the case of speed overruns, there are high fines that are set in the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO). It should be noted that the use of radar warningers and speed camera apps is legally prohibited while driving.

fines and consequences

The consequences of speeding speeds in Leichlingen are serious. From a speed crossing of 21 km/h, there are points in the driving suitability register in Flensburg and significantly higher fines. These different gradations have been strictly regulated since November 2021. As The Bussgeld catalog , the minimum loss at 21 km/h begins too quickly with 115 euros and one point. In the event of intentional speed overruns, the fines can even be doubled or tripled.

Current data prove that repeated violations can lead to higher fines and even driving bans. A driving ban is imposed within one year from an exceeding of 31 km/h in urban or with twice exceeding more than 26 km/h. These regulations are part of the uniform catalog of fines for administrative offenses, such as ADAC . The fines start at 30 euros and can reach up to 800 euros. In addition, the list includes comprehensive consequences for speed overruns that are summarized in the table:

exceeding (km/h) fines (€)
Points driving ban (months)
to 10 30 - -
11 - 15 50 - -
16 - 20 70 - -
21 - 25 115 1 -
26 - 30 180 1 1
31 - 40 260 - 2
41 - 50 400 - 2
51 - 60 560 - 2
61 - 70 700 - 3
over 70 800 - 3

error rate and measurement accuracy

An alarming study shows that 56% of all speed measurements are incorrect. Measurement devices used in Leichlingen work with radar or laser systems are not always erroneous. Technical defects and human errors can severely affect the accuracy of the measurements. Out of 14,783 cases, 8% were technically incorrect and 25% in the evidence was poor, while 44% were classified as correct.

those affected can consider legal steps if they want to object to a speed camera notice. This is possible within two weeks, and if the driver is not informed within three months, the violation is considered statute-barred. Groxic traffic violations that lead to serious accidents can be pursued by criminal law and have high fines or even prison terms.

The measures mentioned and information on speed monitoring should not only be seen as a legal obligation, but also as an incentive to ensure traffic safety.

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