Hamburg cracks record: 47 million euros from speed camera in 2024!

Hamburg cracks record: 47 million euros from speed camera in 2024!

In the world of traffic safety, the lightning systems in Germany reach a new extent: in 2024 Hamburg took the top position under the "speed camera millionaires" with fines of 47 million euros through speed overruns and red light violations. This is reported by the colleagues from Bild . Compared to 2023, the income rose by three million euros. These successes were not only supported by the numerous flash systems, but also by a new record speedster on Stresemannstrasse, which made 57,130 ads in the past year alone - that is an average of seven per hour!

on the heels is the Hanseatic city of Berlin, which ends up in second place with 33.4 million euros. Chemnitz follows in third place with 7.3 million euros, followed by Frankfurt am Main and Mönchengladbach. Other cities in the ranking are Pforzheim, Konstanz, Flensburg and Frankfurt/Oder, which were also able to flash considerable sums.

distribution and technology of flash systems

A total of 482 speed camera systems in Germany, which are installed in 41 cities. These consist of 317 inpatient and 165 mobile devices. On the rise, the modern enforcement trailers, mobile flash units that can capture speeding and are used flexibly. These new measurement trailers work independently and have their own power supply, which means that they can operate without constant supervision. The trained eye therefore recognizes when it is time to pay attention to the pace.

Particularly interesting: These mobile speed camera are often used near daycare centers, schools and retirement homes. In this way, the municipalities want to ensure that all road users can move safely in road traffic.

fines that burden the wallet

Where light is, as is well known, is also shadow, and not everyone is happy about high fines. These can vary greatly depending on the exceeding. A rapid overview of the catalogs of fines shows that the penalties between 30 and 800 euros and outside of locations can be between 20 and 700 euros. Of course, it becomes particularly drastic with considerable speed over the speed: If you drive too quickly in urban areas over 70 km/h, you can expect a punishment of up to 800 euros and a driving ban. One more reason to keep an eye on the speed!

The connection between flashing and the safety in road traffic is unmistakable. The money taken by fines flows directly into the city treasury and can be used there for further security measures. This represents a win-win situation, even if you would rather fill your wallet elsewhere as a driver.

The more it becomes clear that the increasing income from the flashes also increases the need to clarify speeding and promote traffic safety. The training for responsible driving begins with the little ones who have to be safe on their ways every day.

may the flash plants still raise many topics in the traffic discussions of the Cologne team and differ over the finishes for quick drivers. But to guarantee security on our streets, there will often be no way around it. So let's stay attentive - and above all: slow!