Saarland counts the traffic: 780 cameras record driving behavior!
Saarland counts the traffic: 780 cameras record driving behavior!
In the coming months, there are significant changes in the area of traffic counts in Saarland. The Saarland Ministry of Transport announced the installation of around 780 video cameras on various streets on April 17, 2025. This measure is part of a nationwide road traffic count that is carried out every five years on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV). The surveys begin in April and end in October 2025, and they require precise data on traffic.The cameras that are installed on the roadside during this time record both the vehicle type and the number of vehicles. No personal data such as vehicle license plates are saved, and after evaluating the data, the recordings will be deleted immediately. The Ministry of Transport assures that all data protection requirements are strictly observed and the survey methods are anonymized.
counting methods and time frame
The main methods for data collection include the use of video cameras as well as technical devices such as induction loops and side radar devices. These instruments enable automated and anonymous data collection. The counts take place not only on federal roads, but also on country roads throughout Saarland. Surveys are planned on selected working days between 07:00 and 6:00 p.m., on two Sundays between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and on two holiday working days between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., the focus is also on recording the holiday traffic.
This comprehensive database is evaluated centrally by the Federal Street system (BAST). The aim is to record the traffic precisely without influencing it. The traffic data recorded serve as a valuable planning basis for politics, administration and research and are used, among other things, to calculate noise and emission loads as well as for mobility studies.
A look into the future of transport policy
The results of these counts have far -reaching effects. They should not only map the current flow of traffic, but also the basis for a future -oriented transport policy and a need -based infrastructure development in Saarland and beyond. The first results of the nationwide road traffic counts will be published in autumn 2026 and could be crucial for future planning in traffic and mobility.
Overall, the introduction of this video surveillance represents an interesting development that covers both the current traffic situation and future mobility needs. It comes at the right time to meet the challenges of modern traffic planning in Saarland.
Sol.de reports that ... and Saarnews informs about the traffic count 2025 .
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