Attention, speed camera! Today it is checked in Zella-Mehlis!

Attention, speed camera! Today it is checked in Zella-Mehlis!

On a Monday as today, July 14, 2025, the attention of the Cologne drivers is focused on road traffic controls in Zella-Mehlis. According to News.de A mobile radar trap in Suhler Straße (ZIP 98544) was announced today. There is a permitted maximum speed of 50 km/h. The exact position of the flash was not yet confirmed until the time of going to press, which only increases the uncertainty for the temporary cars.

speed measurements are a sensitive topic because they contribute to traffic safety and represent frequent causes of accidents. Mobile flashes play a crucial role, since they can not only be used in fixed locations, but also in changing positions. These measures are subject to the road traffic regulations (StVO) and the catalog of fines, which has been tightened since November 2021 to increase the pressure on speed overruns.

The system of speed controls

There are different types of flashes in Germany, including traffic radar systems and laser flashers. According to bussgeldkatalog.org , the punishments for speed overrun are in urban areas, which is also reflected in the fines. With an exceeding of more than 21 km/h, for example, 115 euros are already due and one point on the account. Driving over 70 km/h too fast can even cost 800 euros and have up to three months of driving ban. The tolerance boundaries of the lightning services are another aspect that must be taken into account.

A look at the statistics shows that speed overruns are the most common administrative offense in Germany. In 2022, the Federal Motor Transport Authority registered over 2.7 million violations. This illustrates how important the mobile speed camera systems are for compliance with traffic safety, according to Busseldportal.de .

The reactions of drivers

The reactions to such speed controls are mixed. A survey shows that about two thirds of the drivers surveyed were already punished in a form, with the majority of the fines in the warning -free area. Around 58% consider speed limits to be appropriate, while a small minority of 10% perceives the regulation as exaggerated. The vast majority of the drivers therefore seem to support the need for speed monitoring, especially when it comes to traffic safety.

With today's controls in Zella flour, not only security is the foreground, but also the possibility that drivers have to prove a good knack for the speed adjustment in order to avoid fines. Because if you don't stick to the rules, you quickly do an expensive business and risk more than just the loss of points, but also your own security and that of other road users.