Blitz danger on the A8: where the speed traps are lurking today!

Blitz danger on the A8: where the speed traps are lurking today!

On Monday, March 3, 2025, extensive speed monitoring will be carried out on the A8 motorway. Mobile speed traps are active at two locations to increase traffic safety and to punish speed overruns. This day not only brings with it increased surveillance, but also potentially high fines in the event of violations of the traffic rules.

The first lightning locations are located in:

• Teisendorf / Neukirchen am Teisenberg in the Berchtesgadener Land district, Bavaria - registered at 5:12 p.m.
• Zweibrücken, Rhineland-Palatinate, where the speed limit is 100 km/h-registered at 2:24 p.m.

like news.de Correct locations of the speed camera are changed at short notice in order to take into account the different danger sites on the A8. This highway is one of the oldest in Germany, runs from the German-Luxemburg border near Perl to the German-Austrian border near Salzburg and has a total length of 505 km.

The technical devices used for the speed measurements vary: Mobile radar and laser devices are often used, less often sensor measuring devices. The accuracy of these measurements can be impaired by various factors, such as compliance with minimum information to traffic signs. bussgeldatalog.org emphasizes that dishes occasionally declare the measurements of the laser flasher Traffistar S350. It is therefore crucial to consider the local traffic signs that inform about speed limits.

The road traffic regulations (STVO) regulate the punishment of speed violations and stipulates that a minimum distance of traffic signs must always be observed at speedster locations. This should ensure that drivers have enough time to adapt their speed and avoid sudden braking maneuvers. These requirements vary depending on the federal state. For example, in Rhineland-Palatinate there is a minimum distance of 100 meters between the measuring point and traffic sign.

traffic monitoring and case law

The monitoring of the speed in road traffic is subject to legal framework conditions, which should ensure equal treatment of all road users. Too little distance between the traffic sign and the measuring device can be considered inadmissible and the usability of the measurement results can be questioned. Verkehrmesstechnik-nord.de informs that there are different guidelines for speed monitoring in each of the 16 federal states. Shorter distances are permitted for danger spots such as schools or kindergartens.

Compliance with the distance regulations is crucial because it has a direct impact on the contestability of fine. If a traffic offender comes into contact with a speed camera, it is advisable to carefully observe the applicable regulations and, if necessary, to consult independent experts to check the measurements.

Overall, the A8 remains an important transport connection in Central Europe and requires increased attention from drivers thanks to its frequent construction sites and speed measurements. Traffic information can also be obtained via various traffic radio systems in order to be safely and in accordance with the rules.