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Speed camera alarm in Tirschenreuth: How to adhere to the speed limit!
Mobile speed camera in Tirschenreuth: Information on speed controls, locations and fines on July 3rd, 2025.
Speed camera alarm in Tirschenreuth: How to adhere to the speed limit!
In the beautiful city of Cologne, traffic safety is in full swing. Today, July 4, 2025, mobile speed checks are a hot topic. In Tirschenreuth, more precisely in Matzersreuth, a mobile radar box was reported lurking around Mähringer Straße for traffic offenders. There is a speed limit of 70 km/h, and the police hope that such measures will improve road safety and reduce accidents […][1].
Why are speed controls so important? Quite simply: speeding is one of the most common traffic violations and, according to statistics, is the main cause of accidents in Germany. The Road Traffic Act (StVO) therefore regulates the consequences of such offenses in the catalog of fines. Mobile speed cameras use radar or laser-based devices that can be set up flexibly on the side of the road in order to use the surprise effect and encourage road users to comply with speed limits [2].
Fines in view
Fines can be quite expensive, especially for inner-city journeys. Here is an overview of the penalties that can be imposed if a driver is too fast:
| Exceeding (in town) | fine | Points | Driving ban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 km/h | 30€ | 0 | — |
| 11 – 15 km/h | 50€ | 0 | — |
| 16 – 20 km/h | 70€ | 0 | — |
| 21 – 25 km/h | 115€ | 1 | — |
| 26 – 30 km/h | 180€ | 1 | 1 month |
| 31 – 40 km/h | 260€ | 1 | 1 month |
| 41 – 50 km/h | 400€ | 1 | 1 month |
| 51 – 60 km/h | 560€ | 0 | 2 months |
| 61 – 70 km/h | 700€ | 0 | 3 months |
| Over 70 km/h | 800€ | 0 | 3 months |
Drivers who exceed the speed limit by more than 21 km/h in urban areas must expect further consequences. This is considered an A violation, which can extend the probationary period and result in participation in an advanced seminar. Therefore, every driver should have a good hand and always pay attention to the speed in order to avoid unpleasant surprises [3].
The technical background
How are these speed measurements actually carried out? There are a variety of measurement methods, including speed cameras, light barriers and laser measuring devices. These technologies work very differently to accurately record the speed of vehicles. Depending on how fast someone is traveling, there are also different tolerances for the measurements, which vary between 3 km/h and 3% of the speed. It is also well known that private speed cameras have no evidentiary value in legal proceedings, which is an important fact for many drivers who are unsure [2][3].
The bottom line is that it remains important to know and respect the traffic rules. The use of mobile radar boxes is not only a means of punishing violations, but also a step towards greater safety for all road users. In Cologne and beyond, road safety must not be left behind.