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Bavaria: Risk without a speed limit – What drivers need to know!
Lauf an der Pegnitz: Latest information on speed limits, speed measurements and fines on the B14 (as of 2025).
Bavaria: Risk without a speed limit – What drivers need to know!
A hotly debated topic: speed limit in Germany! While tempers are heating up over speed limits, there are clearly stated facts. How Chip.de reports, an exciting example of how speed limits are handled somewhere between driving pleasure and common sense can be found on Bundesstraße 14 in Bavaria. Here the speed limit of 70 km/h is lifted if the road has at least four lanes. Drivers are theoretically allowed to drive faster than 100 km/h or even 130 km/h - but the section is only around one kilometer long and excessive speed is not recommended.
If you think driving faster could save time, you're wrong. If you significantly exceed the recommended speed, you can be partially blamed for an accident. This also has an impact on the insurance: there is a risk of a reduction in benefits. The rules are clear: speed must be adapted to the road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions as well as personal abilities.
Fines and speed cameras
The streets are full of speed cameras. According to information from the fine catalogue There are both stationary and mobile speed cameras on federal highway 14. A total of over 4,500 stationary lightning systems are installed in Germany, and thousands of mobile checkpoints are set up every day. Anyone who does not adhere to the speed limits will face a fine. An objection is possible within 14 days - but be careful: a current study shows that 56% of fine notices are incorrect. The speed measurements are carried out using radar, laser devices, light barriers or distance-time calculations.
The fines can quickly add up. Here is an overview of the penalties for speeding:
| speed | fine | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 21-25 km/h too fast | 100 EUR | 1 point |
| 26-30 km/h too fast | 150 EUR | 1 point |
| 31-40 km/h too fast | 200 EUR | 1 point |
| 41-50 km/h too fast | 320 EUR, 1 month driving ban | 2 points |
| 51-60 km/h too fast | 440 EUR | 2 points |
| Over 60 km/h too fast | 700 EUR | 2 points |
The debate about the speed limit
The issue of speed limits divides the nation. Germany is one of the last countries in Europe without a general speed limit and opinions couldn't be more different. Loud Allianz Direct 71% of Germans support a speed limit. While 39% advocate 130 km/h, 32% even want 140-150 km/h. Speeding is not only a legal problem, but also a safety issue: in 2023, 43% of traffic accidents were caused by excessive speed.
In regions like the Eifel, risky driving behavior is particularly common - especially among young men with high-horsepower cars. Despite the discussions, the ADAC sees inconsistent data and points to a lack of international comparison. What remains is the responsibility of every driver to drive safely and follow the applicable rules in order to avoid accidents and damage.
Conclusion: The streets are not only a place of freedom, but also of safety. And whether there is a speed limit or not, having good driving skills is essential for everyone.