More safety in road traffic: visibility improved at Lippborg intersection!

More safety in road traffic: visibility improved at Lippborg intersection!

In an effort to increase road safety in the region, the Soest district accident commission recently took measures at various accident sites. Particular attention was paid to the Brockhauser Straße/Stocklarner Straße/B475 intersection in Lippborg, where a side radar measurement was carried out in April to check compliance with the maximum speed on the B475. Surprisingly, the speeds recorded were unremarkable and there have been no more accidents at this location since then. Nevertheless, the situation remains under review because the commission, which meets regularly, wants to ensure that security at this point is not just guaranteed for the moment.

As the reporting Further informed, no immediate action was decided at the most recent meeting in June, but visibility will be improved in the short term at the neighboring intersection of the B475 and the L822 by lowering the guide plates on the central island. Visibility obstructions caused by signage were identified as a specific problem transition. Despite these challenges, there is currently no major accident in the spa town of Bad Sassendorf - a positive aspect that those responsible should emphasize.

New and old in the accident commission

The accident commission has also identified four new accident clusters in the district, including two in Lippstadt and one in Möhnesee. At the same time, three existing accident hotspots were relieved because no further accidents occurred within a year. Such successes show that targeted measures can have an impact. An example of this is the intersection of B 516 with L 856 and K 8 in Möhnesee, where separate traffic light phases for left-turners were installed. These changes have resulted in a reduction in the number of accidents Press release proven.

What is particularly astonishing is the increase in the number of accidents involving cycling and e-scooters. The Accident Commission, which consists of representatives from the police, highway authority and other traffic experts, meets at least four times a year to conduct analyzes and develop solutions to prevent future incidents. It also becomes clear that many accidents could be avoided through simple measures such as wearing bicycle helmets or obeying traffic rules. In the current situation, there are at least 43 accident sites to be processed in the Soest district.

Traffic statistics in focus

The comprehensive analysis of the risk of accidents is not only important for the accident commission. Results from the road traffic accident statistics of the Federal Statistical Office form the basis for legislative measures as well as for traffic education and improvements in vehicle technology. These statistics offer a differentiated picture of road safety and help to understand the causes of accidents and their structures. They show how accidents with personal injuries and property damage, which have a decisive impact on everyday life, occur and which target groups are particularly at risk.

Overall, the work of the accident commission remains of central importance to ensure the safety of road users in the district. Regular checks and targeted measures are used to ensure that all road users reach their destination safely - whether by car, bicycle or e-scooter.