Attention drivers! Speed ​​cameras in Borghorst monitor speed today!

Attention drivers! Speed ​​cameras in Borghorst monitor speed today!

A mobile radar device is currently being used for speed monitoring in Steinfurt. Provides current information on this news.de, which states that the police in North Rhine-Westphalia continuously monitor road traffic and flexibly adjust controls. Drivers should prepare for temporary speed measurements throughout the entire area in Steinfurt. The location of the speed camera is particularly noteworthy: the street K78 in Borghorst, where a speed limit of 50 km/h applies. The speed camera was reported on September 19, 2025 at 1:34 p.m., the last data came at 3:16 p.m. on the same day.

But why are such checks carried out? bussgeldkatalog.org explains that the main goal of speed measurements in Germany is to increase road safety. Regular checks are intended to educate drivers to adhere to the applicable speed limits. This is particularly important as figures from 2013 show, when 5,126 drivers received points for speeding, in addition to fines and occasional driving bans.

How exactly do such radar devices work? These devices send a signal to passing vehicles and determine their speed using a distance-time calculation. Of course, measurement errors can occur, for example due to incorrect placement of the speed cameras or disruptive factors such as inadequate calibration of the devices. If you exceed the speed limit, a photo will be taken and a fine notice will be sent to the vehicle owner.

Radar monitoring in practice

Both stationary and mobile radar systems are in use in Germany. Stationary devices are common, while mobile radar devices are often used in changing locations. An example of the effectiveness of such systems is provided by a radar system in Bielefeld Berg on the A2, which generated fines amounting to 6 million euros in 2010. In Austria, on the other hand, there are 130 stationary radar systems that often only take photos from behind.

It is also worth noting that there is a tolerance for speed measurements: a 3 km/h deduction is granted for speeds below 100 km/h, and a 3% deduction for higher speeds. Appeals against fines can be useful, especially if the photo quality is poor or there are measurement errors.

These achievements are supported with figures by the work “Traffic in Numbers” (ViZ), which has been the standard work on traffic statistics in Germany for over 50 years. This compendium provides comprehensive data on investments in infrastructure, accidents, traffic volumes and mobility behavior of Germans. Annually from Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure published, it contains current figures and time series and is a valuable resource for political decisions.

A whole bundle of information that both increases road safety and is important for all road users. So stay alert and always drive within the applicable speed limits!