Danger! Speed cameras in Schmergow today on Deetzer Chaussee!
Current information about mobile speed cameras in Potsdam-Mittelmark on November 10th, 2025: locations, speed limits and fines.

Danger! Speed cameras in Schmergow today on Deetzer Chaussee!
Today, November 10, 2025, drivers in the Groß Kreutz (Havel) region should be particularly careful. In Schmergow, on Deetzer Chaussee, there is lightning at a specific location. The speed limit here is 40 km/h, and the mobile speed trap could register the speed of vehicles driving past. According to news.de, the exact location of the lightning system has not yet been finally determined (As of: November 10, 2025, 7:45 p.m.).
The locations where speed cameras are used are a constant source of uncertainty for many road users and, above all, an incentive to act more cautiously in traffic. Speeding is not only a common cause of accidents, but it is also expensive. According to bussgeldkatalog.org, the fines that are due for violations can vary significantly depending on the severity of the violation. Penalties are particularly stricter in urban areas than outside of urban areas.
Safety discounts and tolerance values
In order to guarantee drivers a certain level of fairness, safety discounts apply to mobile speed cameras. At speeds below 100 km/h a deduction of 3 km/h is granted, while at higher speeds 3% of the measured value can be deducted. The tolerance values also vary depending on the type of speed camera.
- Innerorts:
- Ab 21 km/h: 1 Punkt, 115 Euro Bußgeld
- Ab 31 km/h: 2 Punkte, 1 Monat Fahrverbot
- Ab 70 km/h: 2 Punkte, 800 Euro Bußgeld, 3 Monate Fahrverbot
- Außerorts:
- Ab 21 km/h: 1 Punkt, 100 Euro Bußgeld
- Ab 41 km/h: 2 Punkte, 320 Euro Bußgeld, 1 Monat Fahrverbot
- Ab 70 km/h: 2 Punkte, 700 Euro Bußgeld, 3 Monate Fahrverbot
A variety of types of speed cameras are used, from traffic radar systems to light barrier measuring devices to mobile speed cameras. This instrument is of great importance for traffic safety. It is repeatedly emphasized that obeying speed limits can save not only fines, but also lives. Therefore, some awareness of the dangers of speeding is necessary.
In conclusion, driving wisely not only avoids traffic tickets, but also helps increase safety on the roads. And anyone who has fallen into the radar traps has the opportunity to object to the decision within 14 days. So, open your eyes and drive slowly!