Mobile flash unit on K716: Attention, speed control in Burladingen!

Mobile flash unit on K716: Attention, speed control in Burladingen!

In Burladingen we're looking at speed again today! On December 3, 2025, police positioned a mobile radar device on K716 (zip code 72393 in Killer). Insiders report that there is a speed limit of 50 km/h at this point. Anyone who travels faster will face a fine. The information about the speed cameras is updated regularly, and although the exact location has not yet been officially confirmed, the alarm bells for speed offenders are already going off. Status of the information: 6:15 a.m. this morning, according to News.de.

Why are there speed cameras? Well, speeding is not only an annoying traffic violation but also a major cause of many accidents. Mobile speed traps, which have been used in Germany since 1959, serve to improve driving behavior. The technology, which uses the Doppler effect, measures speed and takes a photo of the vehicle if it exceeds the speed limit, thus ensuring transparency in road traffic. A look at history shows how important these controls are: They have never been classified as unconstitutional and are a proven means of increasing road safety, according to the Bußgeldkatalog.

How does it work with the speed cameras?

Mobile radar devices have some pitfalls. At speeds up to 100 km/h there is a tolerance of 3 km/h; at higher speeds you have to deduct 3% of the measured value. Not only is this fair, but it also helps ensure that speedometer readings, which are often 4% higher than the actual value, do not result in additional fines. These measures are also a source of income for municipalities, as the money generated from fines often flows into municipal budgets.

Most speed cameras flash from the front of the vehicle, and it's good to know that fine notices are sent out within three months of the violation. On the other hand, there are also new technologies that are being tested, such as Section Control, to measure average speeds over sections of the route.

Overview of traffic control in Germany

The results of traffic controls are published annually by the responsible authorities. From 2024, a fundamental revision of these results will be carried out, which will include both technical innovations and a more detailed presentation of the control results. In addition, in the future, a distinction will be made between sensory and manual traffic controls, which will enable a differentiated view of the situation in road traffic, according to information from Balm.bund.de.

Back to Burladingen: Anyone driving along the K716 today should have their braking reflexes ready and better keep an eye on their speed. The police think about your safety - you also think about your speed!