Raser chaos in Recklinghausen: Police take a clear balance sheet to the Speedweek!

Raser chaos in Recklinghausen: Police take a clear balance sheet to the Speedweek!

Recklinghausen, Deutschland - The Recklinghausen police headquarters draws a mixed balance after the recently carried out "Speedweek". Despite the announced, increased speed controls, many road users exceeded the permissible speed. A total of 1,696 speed violations were found. Most drivers have to expect a warning money, while some are also faced with higher fine.

Police President Friederike Zurhausen emphasizes that the controls do not aim to harass, but to save lives. "Speed remains the number one cause of the accident," she explained and warned in 30 zones, especially in 30 zones, of the risks of even less exceedance. A particularly blatant case occurred on Tuesday: A 52-year-old driver was flashed on the L511 at 83 km/h at allowed 60 km/h. He ignored the police stops, tried to flee and finally turned out to be without a valid driver's license and suspected drugs. In the trunk of the vehicle, the police also found alleged stolen goods.