Motorbike speeder stopped on Kesselberg: 200 euro fine and chaos!

Motorbike speeder stopped on Kesselberg: 200 euro fine and chaos!

The Kesselberg in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district is known for its picturesque route and attracts many motorcyclists. But the joy of driving can quickly turn into serious problems. On June 12, 2025, a 25-year-old motorcyclist from Munich was stopped by the police after he behaved recklessly. Officials from the motorcycle control group carried out a targeted check at 11:20 a.m. and observed how the driver overtook his BMW S 1000 RR despite the overtaking ban and a narrow road between a road divider and a Nissan. Although the situation was potentially dangerous, the young man showed little insight and shook his head in annoyance when the police spoke to him.

His explanation was unsurprising: he wanted to have fun and not drive at walking pace behind other vehicles. A thrill, but not without consequences. The driver received a fine of around 200 euros and was summoned to traffic lessons. This is where the dilemma of many bikers becomes apparent: the longing for freedom and speed can quickly lead to very serious consequences. The following day, another motorcyclist in the Rosenheim district tried to escape from the police, which once again raises the question of the drivers' responsibility.

Regulations and backgrounds

The regulations, which have previously been unwelcome for many motorcyclists, are constantly changing in the region. In 2023, the Bad Tölz district office decided to loosen the driving ban on the B 11, which has existed for 44 years, on a test basis. Since April 1, 2023, more motorcycles have been allowed to drive from Kochel am See towards Kesselberg, but adjustments were necessary to increase safety. The test phase ran until the end of October 2024 and led to an impressive reduction in the number of accidents by 40 percent.

A new annual motorcycle driving ban has been in effect since January 2025, which applies from April to October, Monday to Friday between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and on weekends between 10:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. This is intended to curb the sometimes tragic accidents, 78 percent of which occur in the evening hours. The statistics that attract particular attention are that almost 91 percent of serious motorcycle accidents are caused by the riders themselves. Shockingly, over a third of these accidents are solo accidents.

Accident statistics and recommendations

The general accident figures are alarming, and not just in the Kesselberg region. Around 4.7 million motorcycles are registered in Germany. Motorcyclists are six to seven times more likely to be involved in a traffic accident than car drivers. The ADAC accident analysis shows that driving errors and excessive speed are the most common causes of accidents. Young bikers between the ages of 15 and 24 are particularly at risk. Particular attention should be paid to avoidable injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries and other serious injuries.

In order to avoid accidents, the ADAC recommends improving road infrastructure in addition to protective clothing and driving safety training. With foresight and defensive driving behavior, the risk of accidents could be significantly reduced. It remains to be hoped that the intended measures will also fall on fertile ground among drivers and that they will take responsibility for their own lives and those of other road users.

In a time when the desire for freedom and adventure is unbroken, it should be clear to every biker: Safety is not a gimmick.