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Flash controls in Höchst: speeders and noisemakers in the police sights!
On October 24th, 2025, authorities in southern Hesse carried out traffic controls in Miltenberg to increase safety and reduce noise.
Flash controls in Höchst: speeders and noisemakers in the police sights!
Safety on our roads is an issue that affects us all. On October 24, 2025, the South Hesse Police Headquarters carried out targeted traffic controls in close cooperation with the Höchst police station, the Höchst public order office and the Erbach police station in order to get speeders and posers under control. An important goal of this campaign was to increase traffic safety and reduce noise pollution, especially in residential areas. Over 40 vehicles were targeted and the speed of around 1,200 cars was checked, as meine-news.de reported.
The result was alarming: a total of around 175 violations were recorded, including speeding, seat belt violations and cell phone use while driving. Particularly noticeable was a vehicle that was measured at 126 km/h with a permitted speed of 70 km/h on the B45. Another vehicle had to stop driving due to a lighting defect. The good cooperation between the police and the municipality was emphasized by director Alexander Lorenz, who also announced future controls to combat risky driving behavior and technical manipulation.
Frenzy and its consequences
The dangers of speeding and illegal street racing should not be underestimated. As regulated in Austria, vehicles can be confiscated if they exceed the speed limit by more than 60 or 70 km/h, based on prior revocation of the driving license. If the speed exceeds extremes of over 80 or 90 km/h, these requirements no longer apply, so that the danger to other road users can be contained immediately, as can be found on bmimi.gv.at.
According to the regulations, violations must be detected using technical aids such as laser guns or calibrated speedometers. Beyond the penalties, the increased control also has a preventative nature. Authorities typically have two weeks to decide whether to impound a vehicle, which increases pressure on speeders to follow traffic rules.
Noise as a health risk
In addition to speeding, road traffic noise is also an issue that cannot be ignored. Many people suffer from the negative effects of noise, especially in urban areas. Studies show that around three quarters of the population in Germany are affected. Road traffic noise is the most dominant source of noise and not only has a negative impact on quality of life, but can also lead to serious health problems, including sleep disorders and high blood pressure, as duh.de reports.
The WHO recommends reducing traffic noise to less than 53 dB(A) on average and 45 dB(A) at night. However, in many cities the limit values for new buildings are currently not sufficient, which underlines the demand for binding limit values. Active and passive noise protection measures are necessary to protect the population and improve the quality of life.
Community representatives and citizens are called upon to support noise reduction measures such as 30 km/h speed limits in urban areas, as these can significantly reduce noise. This combination of increased traffic controls and effective noise protection is becoming increasingly important in the public debate.