Security on motorways: DPolg and Autobahn GmbH in the dispute over protection!

Olaf Sendel, the DPolg state chief, makes no secret of the fact that the motorway mastering is duty. These have been rejected several times since the beginning of the year from the motorway police, in particular to secure accident and breakdowns. In Halle, between five and ten such cases are said to be documented, while an incident on the A38 near Sangerhausen caused the barrel to overflow - here the support of the highway maintenance department was denied when a truck change.

resource pollution for the police

The Autobahn GmbH argues that the driver or the breakdown assistance is responsible for smaller incidents such as emergency situations at breakdown points. In the event of larger incidents, the champions supported. Sendel: "No danger point remains unsecured", but the police have to take on the task, which claims personnel resources. Here, too, the DPolG thinks about the security of its members. Numerous first aiders and emergency services are injured or even killed every year. There are no exact figures, which underlines the urgency of the topic.

The DPolG has been involved with a catalog of measures for more security, which includes technical improvements to vehicles, optimized equipment and changes to legal regulations. Furthermore, new signal colors for duty vehicles are required, since the current color is considered insufficient. In addition, the establishment of further traffic control systems is particularly sought on three -lane motorway sections.

lid on road traffic

An important point in the demands is the adjustment of the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) to reduce speed at accident sites. Another proposal provides for a tightening of the penalties for ruthless driving in these places. It is clear that the DPolG is not alone - the ADAC and the Association of German Road Attributions also support the discussion about improved security measures.

For people who have to do with the danger on the street every day, it is crucial that these topics are not only addressed, but also actively tackled. Anyone who thinks that everything is certain on motorways is wrong - and that's exactly what makes it a dangerous place for the emergency services and road users. The pressure on those responsible increases and the Federal Ministry of Transport will check which measures can be taken.