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30 km/h speed limit in Weingarten: Drivers defend themselves against the fine!
Ravensburg: Speed camera controversies and fines after unclear speed limits. Court proceedings decide on punishments.
30 km/h speed limit in Weingarten: Drivers defend themselves against the fine!
In Weingarten, a fine procedure is causing a stir, which focuses on the visibility of the 30 km/h speed limit signs on Ravensburger Straße. The driver Jürgen Zettel was caught there even though he was traveling at 50 km/h. A 30 km/h speed limit sign that he had overlooked was perceived by him and 37 other affected people as insufficiently visible. This situation has caused quite a stir as the legal consequences for drivers and the city administration now need to be discussed. According to Schwäbische, 22 of the 38 affected, including Zettel, did not have to pay a fine, while 19 of their colleagues had to dig into their pockets. A fraction of almost 7,000 drivers were flashed in eleven days, and the city was able to record income of around 300,000 euros.
In the summer of 2022, a speed limit was temporarily introduced on Ravensburger Straße because there were construction sites there. However, according to the lawyers representing those affected, it could not be clearly proven where exactly the sign was in relation to the speed camera. Witnesses reported that visibility was severely impaired because the sign was mounted on one side. Despite the arguments of the city administration, which spoke of correct signage, the visibility of the sign remains a controversial point.
Legal situation and traffic rules
Another example of the discussion about speed limits can be found in the Freiburg Administrative Court, where citizens sued the Konstanz district office. Lawsuits aimed at promoting speed reductions on private property were dismissed. These legal disputes, supported by German Environmental Aid, show how important local residents believe road safety is. According to Tagesschau, the DUH considers Tempo 30 to be the standard speed in residential areas and is planning further legal action. Such initiatives illustrate how speed limits can also be challenged at the local level.
To underline the need for speed limits, a study by the VUT expert society provides important findings. **These show that speed limits can not only reduce the risk of accidents, but also reduce noise in residential areas and optimize fuel economy**. It is evident that compliance with these rules is of great importance in order to protect pedestrians, cyclists and other road users, as RechtAktuell reports.
A bitter end for some drivers
The legal consequences of the speed camera operation in Weingarten not only have financial dimensions, but also personal ones. Some of Zettel's colleagues not only lost money but also their driving licenses due to the restricted speed limit. The city justifies the income from the speed camera campaigns with general traffic safety, while critics point out the insufficient visibility of the signs. The case clearly shows that speeding is not just about speed, but also about justice and transparency in traffic.