Raser speedsters in the Wittenberg district: 36 drivers fly up!

Raser speedsters in the Wittenberg district: 36 drivers fly up!

Dessau-Roßlau, Deutschland - Another look at traffic safety: speed controls in the district of Wittenberg were the focus of the law enforcement officers on July 15th, 2025. Several locations have been checked to make the driver clear that compliance with the traffic rules is not negotiable.

The controls were carried out at three different focal points, which were selected especially because of their frequent use by drivers. In these places, the authorities have collected important data about driving behavior and thus increased traffic safety.

results of the controls

The first results show that there is still a need for action. On the B 2 at Köpnick, 490 vehicles were measured. Of these, 36 drivers followed: the inside did not adhere to the permissible maximum speed of 70 km/h, whereby the highest measured speed was even 110 km/h. The control officers also found similar figures in Pratau, where 29 violations were recorded from 1323 measured vehicles. Here some racers cracked the 128 km/h brand.

The control on the BAB 9 between Dessau-Ost and Vockerode was particularly impressive, where 6072 vehicles were registered. Here there were 87 violations at a permitted maximum speed of 120 km/h, with a peak value of 199 km/h. These high speeds are alarming and underline the need for traffic safety measures.

The technology behind the controls

How such a speed control runs is not always clear to many. They serve not only to punish violations, but also to improve traffic safety. Various techniques are used, which are used by the police and regional regulatory authorities. The most common methods include cycling measurements, laser measuring devices and even modern video shopping systems.

These controls have been an integral part of German road traffic since the 1950s and typically take place at danger spots or heavily frequented intersections. Depending on the severity, there are various sanctions that are captured in the catalog of fines. While stricter rules apply in urban areas, there are also special regulations for outside, which can be between 20 and 800 euros depending on the violation.

an appeal for honesty

The inspectors thus call all road users: inside to keep an eye on their speed and to stick to the existing rules. Because, your own security and that of the other road users: inside often only depends on the right behavior in traffic. The police have a good hand to take the necessary measures to improve traffic safety in order to ensure liquid and, above all, safe traffic.

These controls are a clear indication that speed overruns are taken seriously. Regular monitoring is a step in the right direction to avoid accidents and make the street scene safer. Further information on speed controls and the associated regulations can be found on the corresponding platforms such as bussgeldkatalog.de and bussgeldkatalog.org that summarize everything you need to know.