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Every sixth vehicle is racing: Police warn of fatal accidents!
On July 1, 2025, speed measurements were carried out on Landstrasse 79 in Teltow-Fläming, which showed an alarming speed limit.
Every sixth vehicle is racing: Police warn of fatal accidents!
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, a speed measurement took place on Landstrasse 79 between Glienick and Groß Schulzendorf, which revealed some alarming results. A total of 709 vehicles drove through the control area, and the result is hardly surprising: one in six vehicles was traveling too fast. The police inform that excessive speed is one of the main causes of serious traffic accidents, especially on roads outside built-up areas. The top speed of a measured vehicle was documented to be 122 km/h, while 117 vehicles drove between 80 km/h and 100 km/h and only seven were between 100 km/h and 120 km/h. This shows once again that the problem of speeding is still acute. According to cityreport, it is important to better monitor traffic on these roads.
An important part of the discussion around speeding is the so-called v85 speed. This speed describes the value that 85% of road users do not exceed. It represents a key parameter for evaluating driving behavior. The v85 value enables traffic planners and authorities to set speed limits and take special safety measures. Thanks to new technologies that make it possible to collect data from vehicles, this metric can now be determined continuously, leading to more accurate analysis and better identification of dangerous sections. What is particularly noteworthy is that modern approaches to determining these values offer a much broader database than traditional, point measurements. This is a topic that is covered in depth on safer-roads and safer-roads.
Modern approaches to speed measurement
The methods for measuring v85 speed have changed significantly in recent years. Instead of just using temporary traffic counts or permanently installed speed measuring devices, traffic data can now be continuously collected through sensors and telematics systems in modern vehicles. This not only enables the comprehensive collection of speed data, but also the early identification of potential danger spots.
By continuously monitoring speed behavior, city planners and traffic authorities can derive more precise measures to calm traffic and optimize traffic light switching. The importance of v85 speed as a basis for stationary and temporary traffic measures cannot be overemphasized - after all, reduced speed can make our roads safer.
Conclusion: Safety comes first
The data clearly shows that more consistency is needed when it comes to monitoring and adhering to speed limits. Traffic authorities are required to take more efficient measures to increase traffic safety across the entire road network. As the example of the measurement on Highway 79 shows, the challenges are obvious. The faster we address the problem, the sooner we can achieve the goal of a safer transport infrastructure.