Speed ​​camera operation on the A2: This is how the police catch speeders today!

Speed ​​camera operation on the A2: This is how the police catch speeders today!

A mobile radar box on the A2 near Möser / Pietzpuhl in the Jerichower Land district, Saxony-Anhalt, is currently ensuring increased attention among drivers. How news.de reported, the speed limit at this point is set at 120 km/h. The information about the speed camera was published on July 6th, 2025 at 1:11 p.m. and the data was updated until 7:11 p.m. Drivers also have to deal with the specific tolerances for speed measurements: below 100 km/h a 3 km/h deduction applies, while above 100 km/h three percent of the measured value is deducted.

Federal Motorway 2 is not only one of the main axis of the Reich motorway network, but also connects the Ruhr area with the Berliner Ring. With a total length of 473 km, it is a central part of road traffic in Germany and part of European Route 30. Whether for commuters or travelers, the A2 is very popular and an important part of the German transport network.

The role of speed measurements

Speed ​​measurements in Germany aim to increase road safety and help drivers to drive in accordance with the rules. About 5,126 drivers received points for speeding in 2013 alone, according to the report bussgeldkatalog.org. Radar devices precisely check compliance with permitted speeds by sending a signal to passing vehicles and determining their speed using a distance-time calculation. If the speed is exceeded, a photo is taken and a fine notice is subsequently sent to the owner of the vehicle.

The claim that measurement errors can occur cannot be dismissed - from incorrect placement of speed cameras to reflections that can lead to inaccurate measurements. Nevertheless, it remains clear that the advantages of speed controls outweigh the disadvantages. In Austria, for example, there are around 130 stationary radar systems - often positioned so that they only take photos from behind, which poses an additional challenge for drivers.

A look at the traffic situation

The statistical handbook “Traffic in Numbers” published by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) provides further insights into traffic developments in both Germany and the EU. This handbook is used by various stakeholders such as policy makers, companies and the transport industry. It has been distributed by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) since 2018; there is currently a edition for the 2024/2025 vintage, which has been available since February 2025. The next edition is expected to be published in spring 2026 and will not only offer important information, but also a digital version that is accessible to everyone - a real bargain at 69.00 euros for the print edition or 60.00 euros for a subscription, plus shipping costs.

The ongoing efforts to ensure road safety, coupled with the use of mobile and stationary speed cameras, show that the authorities not only want to ensure order on the streets, but are also concerned about the well-being of road users. In this regard, you have to stay active and drive carefully - because where there is a flashlight is often a good reason to be careful!