Speed controls in Ludwigsburg: Over 5,000 violations found

Speed controls in Ludwigsburg: Over 5,000 violations found

Ludwigsburg - In a concerted campaign for speed monitoring, the police headquarters in Ludwigsburg registered a total of 5,032 speed violations from 5 to 9 August 2024. The responsible area includes the districts of Böblingen and Ludwigsburg and almost 110 kilometers of motorway. The campaign was carried out as part of a Europe -wide initiative for traffic monitoring and aims to increase traffic safety.

Head of the protective police department, Erwin Grosser, emphasized the high relevance that has the speed for traffic safety. "The cause of the accident in serious traffic accidents is and remains the speed. This means: Adjusting speed saves life," said Grosser and referred to the "Vision Zero" campaign, which has set itself the goal of reaching zero fatalities and seriously injured in road traffic.

Details on speed control

The balance of speed controls shows a worrying picture. The 1,537 violations on the motorway sections were particularly striking. Of these, 29 road users have to expect a driving ban because they drove too quickly. Only 32 violations were registered within the closed towns, whereby four drivers also violate the speed limits, which could also be punished with a driving ban. Outside of the villages, on the other hand, 881 were recorded even more worrying, of which 14 people have to expect a driving ban.

Another aid of the police was the use of the enforcement trailer that was used throughout the week. This alone recorded 2,582 violations, including 25, which are also punished with a driving ban. In addition to the driving bans, the affected road users also expect warning funds and administrative offenses.

The controls not only show the need for speed monitoring, but also the dangers that excessive speed brings with it. Ultimately, it is the road users who enlarge the risk of themselves and others through their behavior.

a dangerous incident

particularly worrying was an incident that occurred on the federal highway 8 on July 31, 2024. A tractor-trailer was noticed by a patrol car crew from the Ludwigsburg traffic police inspection, while the officers were traveling between the Leonberg-West junction and the Leonberg motorway triangle. During a comprehensive control, it turned out that the brake system of the semitrailer had been deliberately and completely removed. As a result, only the brakes of the tractor were functional, which could have had a sudden braking maneuver on a traffic jam disaster.

In response to these serious security deficiencies, the officials set the vehicle silent and initiated investigations against those responsible. This again underlines the intolerable security risks that can arise from disregarding the regulations. Such incidents show the urgency of speed reviews and the associated safety measures in road traffic.

The Ludwigsburg police will continue to continue their efforts to promote traffic safety. The work of the police urgently shows that speed overruns are directly associated with the risk of serious traffic accidents.

important messages for road users

The results of this surveillance week make it clear that a rethink in the behavior of road users is necessary. Safety in road traffic begins with every single - "adjusting speed saves life" should be more than a statement of a campaign; It should be a maxim for every driver. It remains to be hoped that such measures and educational work will drop the number of speed violations and thus avoid potential accidents.

Measures for traffic safety

The police in Ludwigsburg target various measures to increase traffic safety and reduce the number of traffic accidents. In addition to regular speed controls, which are carried out as part of the Europe -wide speed control week, the focus is also on educational campaigns.

An essential part of the campaigns is the "Vision Zero" initiative, which is committed to the goal of a zero death rate in road traffic. This also includes training courses and information events that are aimed at various road users such as drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. With these measures, the police would like to raise awareness of the dangers of excessive speed and other risky behaviors in road traffic.

statistics on traffic safety

The traffic safety situation in Germany is continuously examined to optimize preventive measures. According to the Federal Statistical Office, there were over 2.7 million traffic accidents in 2022, in which more than 2,600 people were fatally injured. In addition to excessive speed, the most common causes of accidents are also alcohol at the wheel and distraction, for example through smartphones.

The ADAC regularly publishes reports on traffic accidents and traffic violations. An evaluation of 2023 showed that speed overruns are still one of the main causes for serious traffic accidents. The number of reported speed violations in Germany increased, which is an indication that, despite intensive information and control, some drivers continue to accept the risk.

composition of traffic accidents

A detailed analysis of traffic accidents shows that a high density of events occurs in urban areas, especially in urban areas. The insurance industry points out that "collision accidents" in particular occur frequently at intersections and in overtaking maneuvers. Furthermore, studies show that less than 20 percent of traffic accidents are due to unpredictable external circumstances, while most of the incidents are due to human misconduct.

With regard to the measures of the police in Ludwigsburg, it is crucial to not only understand these numbers as statistics, but as an incentive to further improve traffic safety and to sharpen the awareness of road users. Cooperation between the police, politics and the mobility community is required for a sustainable change.