A93 near Selb: Mobile speed cameras report speed checks!

A93 near Selb: Mobile speed cameras report speed checks!

Today, August 24, 2025, it's that time again: the speed camera debate is gaining momentum. A mobile speed trap was set up on the A93 motorway near Selb, in the beautiful Wunsiedel district in the Fichtelgebirge in Bavaria, and started working at 2:16 p.m news.de reported. With a speed limit of 130 km/h, drivers have to be particularly careful.

The exact location of the speed camera system has not yet been confirmed (as of August 24, 2025, 3:15 p.m.). But the presence of the federal police ensures that traffic on the motorway is continuously monitored. In this way, speeding, which often leads to accidents, is controlled evenly. The risk of being caught violating the speed limit should not be underestimated.

The importance of speed controls

Did you know that speeding is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents in Germany? bussgeld-info.de points out that regular speed checks are crucial to increase road safety and remind drivers of the importance of adhering to the speed limit. Anyone who is caught speeding during a check must expect consequences that can range from high fines to points in Flensburg to a driving ban.

The technology behind the speed traps is also interesting: They measure speed using the Doppler effect by emitting radar waves that are reflected by the vehicle. If speeding is then detected, not only a photo of the offending vehicle is taken, but also video recordings if necessary. After all, there are now around 4,400 permanently installed radar measuring devices in Germany, which also provide traffic education, reports bussgeldkatalog.org.

The A93 – An important traffic artery

The A93 motorway itself stretches over 276 kilometers from north to south, starting at the Hochfranken motorway triangle near Hof and ending at the Kiefersfelden border crossing, where it flows into the Austrian Inntal motorway A12. This artery not only provides a quick connection between different regions, but is also a popular location for speed checks. A look at what is happening shows that traffic control not only ensures safety, but also contributes to the infrastructure.

A new technology called Section Control is currently being tested, in which the average speed is measured over longer distances - a measure that could soon also be used on the A93.

This means that all drivers should pay attention to their speed, especially in places where mobile speed cameras are set up! And remember the tolerance limits: at speeds below 100 km/h there is a deduction of 3 km/h, and at higher speeds 3 percent. This keeps road traffic safe for everyone!