Attention drivers! Mobile speed cameras active on the A70 near Theres!

Attention drivers! Mobile speed cameras active on the A70 near Theres!

In Germany, today, September 2, 2025, a look at the speed measurements and mobile speed traps on the A70 in the Theres/Horhausen region in the Haßberge district, Bavaria, is particularly relevant. The speed camera there was reported on September 1st at 8:57 a.m., and the information about the speed camera locations may well change throughout the day, such as news.de reported.

The A70, also known as the Maintalautobahn, runs in a west-east direction and connects the A7 near Schweinfurt with the A9 near Kulmbach and Bayreuth. With a total length of around 120 kilometers, the last section near Schweinfurt was opened to four lanes in 2005. Extensive renovation work on old bridges and the construction of drainage systems are planned in the coming years.

Speeding: The most common traffic violations

Speeding has established itself as one of the most common causes of accidents in Germany and is an often-discussed source of danger in road traffic. Accordingly, the catalog of fines according to the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) regulates the sanctions for such violations, which range from tailgating to running through red lights. Mobile speed traps are regularly used to carry out speed checks flexibly at accident hotspots, as news.de clearly shows makes.

Did you know that there are around 4,500 speed traps in Germany? The first one was installed in North Rhine-Westphalia in 1959. Whether mobile or stationary, they measure the speed using the Doppler effect and take a photo of the vehicle if the speed is exceeded. Different fines apply to speeding, which vary depending on the location (in-town or out-of-town), as listed in bussgeld-info.de.

The consequences of speeding

Fines for speeding outside the closed area start at 20 euros for up to 10 km/h over the speed limit and can go up to 700 euros for speeds over 70 km/h. In addition, there are points in Flensburg and, in the worst case, driving bans, which can last between one month and up to three months, depending on the severity of the violation, reports bussgeldkatalog.net.

• Bußgelder für Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitungen außerorts:
• bis 10 km/h: 20 EUR
• 11 bis 15 km/h: 40 EUR
• 16 bis 20 km/h: 60 EUR
• 21 bis 25 km/h: 100 EUR, 1 Punkt
• 26 bis 30 km/h: 150 EUR, 1 Punkt, 1 Monat Fahrverbot
• 31 bis 40 km/h: 200 EUR, 1 Punkt, 1 Monat Fahrverbot
• 41 bis 50 km/h: 320 EUR, 2 Punkte, 1 Monat Fahrverbot
• 51 bis 60 km/h: 480 EUR, 2 Punkte, 2 Monate Fahrverbot
• 61 bis 70 km/h: 600 EUR, 2 Punkte, 2 Monate Fahrverbot
• über 70 km/h: 700 EUR, 2 Punkte, 3 Monate Fahrverbot

Driving bans are usually only given for two violations of over 26 km/h within a year. However, the sanctions can be more severe, particularly for novice drivers during their probationary period. At a time when many road users are distracted, compliance with speed limits remains extremely important. This mindfulness can not only help avoid fines, but also dangerous accidents.

There are numerous opportunities for rest breaks around the A70, even if the motorway does not yet have a real rest area. However, there are several truck stops here as well as restaurants, hotels and shopping opportunities to make the journey a little more pleasant.