Lightning warning for Trier: Where today the cyclefalls are lurking!

Lightning warning for Trier: Where today the cyclefalls are lurking!

On February 7, 2025, comprehensive speed measurements will take place in the Trier region, which are intended to improve the safety in road traffic and to stimulate drivers to comply with the speed limits. The checks are carried out at several strategic locations, including L55 in Zeltingen-Rachtig, L46 in Spangdahlem, B51 in Stadtkyll, A602 in Kenn and L151 in Longuich. In addition to the controls in Germany, speed measurements in Luxembourg and Saarland are also mentioned. In Luxembourg, the measurements are planned, among other things, in Esch-sur-alzette, larochette and harlange. In Saarland, speed camera on the BAB 1 between AK Saarbrücken and the AS Eppelborn as well as on the L 243 and B 406 are set up.

The measure is part of a more comprehensive concept for improving traffic safety, which aims at compliance with the speed limits. The responsible authorities point out that controls can also be expected in other places. The fines for speed violations are clearly regulated. According to Lokalo.de , fines between € 58.50 for exceeding up and € 843.50 For exceeding over 70 km/h. due. In addition, the punishments are similarly determined, with high fines threatening.

fines and points

The fines increase with the severity of the violation, and the risk of driving ban exists if the speed exceeds occurs repeatedly within one year. The driving ban is usually due in particular with more than 26 km/h. The points in the traffic central register also increase in the case of serious violations. According to ADAC , the responsibility for speed monitoring in the federal states, each pursuing their own guidelines.

A central component of speed monitoring is the various measurement methods. Among other things, this includes laser measurement, in which laser rays are used for speed determination. The cycling measurement works with electromagnetic waves, while induction loops through magnetic field changes recognize vehicles.

renewed discussion about the catalog of fines

The updated catalog of fines, which has been in force since November 2021, provides for increased penalties for speed violations, but no tightened driving bans. These regulations are intended to increase traffic safety without severely restricting the mobility of the citizens. Extensive changes since the introduction of the catalog concern both the fines and new zones to comply with speed. In recent years, many adjustments have been made to increase the security standard and to enforce compliance with the rules.

In addition, a study shows that there are concerns about the accuracy of the measurements, since up to 56 % of all measurements could be incorrect. Against this background, it is important that drivers know the applicable rules well and are aware of the potential consequences of a violation. The catalog of fines and the monitoring of the speed are therefore of central importance for safety in road traffic.