Blitz madness in Burscheid: Study reveals scandalous measurement errors!
Blitz madness in Burscheid: Study reveals scandalous measurement errors!
On April 24, 2025, current flasher information was published in Burscheid. The message affects a mobile radar trap in particular, which was set up in Dabringhausener Straße, in the Hilgen district. There is a speed limit of 50 km/h. At the present time, however, the exact location of the lightning works is not yet confirmed how news.de reported
The last update of the flasher formations took place at 12:12 p.m. on the same day. In this context, the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) indicate that speed overruns are punished with fines and, if necessary, driving bans. There is a tolerance of 3 km/h at speeds under 100 km/h and 3% at higher speeds. It is important to note that deviations in tolerance can occur due to different measurement accuracy of the radar devices.
speed camera on the A1 in Burscheid
This high error rate raises questions about the reliability of the measured values and the justice of fines. Sources of errors can be incorrectly aligned speed camera, not precisely calibrated devices and insufficiently trained measurement staff. Inadequate calibration of speed cameras and formal errors in fine notices can also lead to unjustified punishments.
faulty speed camera measurements and their consequences
A comprehensive study by the VUT expert society mbH & Co. KG analyzed that from April 2007 to January 2013, 14,783 speed measurements were carried out, 56% of the measurements made errors. This data illustrates that the current practice of speed measurement in Germany is in need of improvement and shows an urgent need for action in order to regain the trust of citizens in traffic monitoring, such as bussgeld24.info summarized.
When disregarding the speed regulations, the catalog of fines for 2025 provides for the following penalties: With an exceeding of 16 to 20 km/h, 60 euros and EUR 28.50 are due; At 21 to 25 km/h it is 100 euros and 1 point in Flensburg. From an exceeding of over 26 km/h there is a threat of driving ban.
In order to ensure the effectiveness and justice of speed measurements, regular calibrations of the measuring devices, transparent documentation and training for personnel are necessary. The optimization of the fine positions could also help to reduce administrative errors.
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