Driver races through Frankfurt at 154 km/h: police rush into action!

Driver races through Frankfurt at 154 km/h: police rush into action!

A rapid incident in Frankfurt-Praunheim is causing a stir. On July 21, 2025, at 6:10 p.m., a 24-year-old driver was stopped at a speed of 154 km/h in a 50 zone. These checks are part of a night-time police operation to draw attention to the dangers of speeding. The driver has to expect a fine of around 800 euros, two points in Flensburg and a three-month driving ban, reports tagesschau.de.

But that's not all: a total of eight speeding violations were detected during the one-hour inspection. Another driver also has to expect a driving ban. These incidents are no coincidence, as speeding remains a leading cause of road accidents and the associated serious injuries and deaths. Just two weeks ago, two people died in a speeding accident in the Gallus district of Frankfurt. The topic is more urgent than ever and is being taken up by many road safety experts.

The dark balance of the frenzy

A look at the statistics makes it clear how serious the situation is. According to a publication by the Federal Statistical Office, almost a third of traffic fatalities in Germany in 2019 were victims of speeding accidents. A total of 963 people were killed, while 53,687 people were injured, including 13,769 seriously. Even minor speeding violations can have fatal consequences, especially in difficult weather conditions such as heavy rain or fog, explained n-tv.de.

Another example illustrates the urgency of the issue: In Frankenberg in northern Hesse, a man got into a chase with the police at speeds of up to 150 km/h and almost hit three people, including a child. Such incidents pose a risk not only to those involved, but to the entire public.

Measures to improve road safety

Road safety remains a central concern of transport policy. The statistics not only provide an overview of the accident situation, but also a basis for legislative measures to improve road safety. The increase in the number of traffic accidents involving speeding in 2019 has led to a discussion among many, including accident researchers such as Siegfried Brockmann, about stricter speed restrictions. Brockmann advocates further development of assistance systems that could help increase safety on the roads. The debate about a general speed limit on motorways is also hotly debated and is prominently represented by politicians like Robert Habeck, who is calling for a speed limit of 130 km/h.

The challenges that the topic of speeding brings with it do not go unnoticed. We can only hope that the authorities and civil society can work together to promote a safe transport policy and effectively address the urgent problem of traffic accidents. Every accident is one too many, and the responsibility lies not only with the drivers, but also with society as a whole.