Speed ​​cameras in the Main-Taunus district: Where inspectors are today!

Speed ​​cameras in the Main-Taunus district: Where inspectors are today!

In Eppstein, more precisely in Bremthal, mobile speed cameras are expected in the L301 today, October 9, 2025. This speed enforcement takes place in a 50 km/h zone and was reported this morning at 7:05 a.m. The police are calling on drivers to adapt their driving behavior accordingly in order to increase road safety. The controls are not only a sign of surveillance, but also an important step in preventing accidents [ News.de ] .

The mobile speed camera in this region is part of a larger surveillance plan aimed at improving safety on roads. Especially in urban areas, where traffic is often heavy and chaotic, such measures can be crucial to regulate speed.

Technical warning systems in sight

An interesting topic that comes up again and again in connection with speed controls are technical devices such as radar detectors. These are prohibited in Germany according to Section 23 of the Road Traffic Act, especially if they serve to indicate or disrupt traffic surveillance measures. Carrying smartphone apps that contain radar detectors is not a crime as long as they are not activated while driving. A fact that many drivers may not be aware of [ InFranken.de ] .

But caution is advised! The police have the right to confiscate and, if necessary, destroy radar detectors, regardless of whether they are currently in use or not. This was confirmed by a court ruling in 1998. The use of devices that are also used for other purposes, such as navigation systems, are also subject to the same restrictions.

Speed ​​cameras in Europe – differences and penalties

If we take a look across the border, it quickly becomes clear that the regulations governing the use of radar detectors are more stringent in many European countries. In Austria, for example, GPS navigation devices equipped with POI warnings are permitted, while radar detectors that work via radio waves can be punished with fines of up to 5,000 euros. In Switzerland, all devices that warn of speed checks are banned, which is also accompanied by fines starting at 200 euros [ InFranken.de ] .

This shows that our German regulations do not apply everywhere in neighboring countries and drivers should be aware of the different laws. In countries like the Czech Republic, fines for using radar detectors can cost up to 7,000 euros and in extreme cases even prison sentences are possible. Anyone who gets caught there can be asked to pay a lot!

The current situation in Eppstein proves once again that radar-controlled zones not only contribute to speed compliance, but also show drivers how important the issue of road safety is. So it remains exciting to see how today's controls will go and whether drivers will adhere to the speed limits.