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Citizens decide: Where are the police flashing in Nienburg and Schaumburg?
The Nienburg/Schaumburg police are asking citizens about speed camera locations in Lower Saxony and are starting a Facebook campaign to check speed.
Citizens decide: Where are the police flashing in Nienburg and Schaumburg?
In an exciting and innovative campaign, the Nienburg/Schaumburg police in Lower Saxony invited citizens to actively participate in making their streets safer. Under the title “You decide where we measure!” Users were able to submit suggestions for speed camera locations on Facebook between October 26th and November 2nd. Over 600 comments were collected in which users shared their ideas about where speed controls are most needed. Two particularly frequently mentioned locations were ultimately selected: the Berliner Ring in the Nienburg district and Auhagen near a kindergarten in the Schaumburg district, like Focus reported.
The initiative was launched after numerous citizens pointed out excessive speeds in the city. The police emphasized the importance of listening to and taking citizens' opinions into account. This ensures that checks are carried out specifically where people are actually at risk. The comment with the most “likes” was used as the selection criterion, which promotes community building and engagement in the region, as NDR adds.
Fines for speeding
But what actually happens when you exceed the speed limit? A look at the current fines shows that there is a clear system that is strictly adhered to. The fines can quickly escalate depending on how much you exceed. There is the following scale for speeding violations in urban areas:
- Bis 10 km/h: 30 Euro
- 11-15 km/h: 50 Euro
- 16-20 km/h: 70 Euro
- 21-25 km/h: 115 Euro (1 Punkt)
- 26-30 km/h: 180 Euro (1 Monat Fahrverbot)
- 31-40 km/h: 260 Euro (2 Monate Fahrverbot)
- 41-50 km/h: 400 Euro (2 Monate Fahrverbot)
- 51-60 km/h: 560 Euro (2 Monate Fahrverbot)
- 61-70 km/h: 700 Euro (3 Monate Fahrverbot)
- Über 70 km/h: 800 Euro (3 Monate Fahrverbot)
This data comes from a comprehensive catalog of fines that applies to the whole of Germany and can be viewed at ADAC. The measures are intended to help increase road safety and bring speeders to their senses.
The public's feedback seems to have been heard by the police. Not only are speed cameras being discussed, but general traffic safety is also the focus. The dialogue about speed camera locations could be a step in the right direction to strengthen trust between citizens and the police.