Blitzer-alarm in Trier and the surrounding area: High fines threaten!

Am 29.04.2025 finden in Trier und Umgebung Geschwindigkeitskontrollen statt. Informieren Sie sich über Standorte und Bußgelder.
On April 29, 2025, speed controls take place in Trier and the surrounding area. Find out more about locations and fines. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Blitzer-alarm in Trier and the surrounding area: High fines threaten!

On April 29, 2025, speed measurements are available in the Trier region and in neighboring areas. The responsible authorities have set a number of control locations where drivers have to expect lightning systems. These include the B51 in Stadtkyll and B50 in Longkamp. Various points are also monitored in Luxembourg, including the Rue des Glacis in Luxembourg-Stadt and Rue de Fischbach in Lintgen.

In addition to the speed controls in the Trier region, measurements in Saarland are also intended. Here are the B268 between Nunkirchen and Lebach and the BAB 623 between AS Saarbrücken-Herrensohr and ad Friedrichsthal. It is pointed out that controls could also take place at other locations, which requires a certain caution for all road users.

fines for speed overrun

An important aspect of these controls is the topic of fines. Drivers must be aware that the consequences for speed overrun can be significant. The fines for speed overruns move as follows within closed towns:

exceeding (km/h) fines (€)
Points
to 10 58.50 0
11 - 15 78.50 0
16 - 20 98.50 0
21 - 25 143.50 1
26 - 30 208.50 1 (1 month driving ban)
31 - 40 288.50 2 (1 month driving ban)
41 - 50 428.50 2 (1 month driving ban)

Except of different sentences apply. The regulation stipulates that a notice of fines is sent by post after speed over the speed. The average waiting time for the Karl is estimated for two to three weeks, but can take up to six months in individual cases.

limitation of fines

An important aspect that many road users may not have in mind is the statute of limitations. In Germany, the limitation period for administrative offenses is usually three months, starting from the day of violation. This means that criminal persecution is no longer possible after this period. For fines from abroad, however, the deadlines can vary because they are based on the respective national laws. In different European countries, different regulations apply to the limitation period of traffic fines, which are often very different.

For example,

This is what France provides for a limitation period of one year, while in Spain up to four years can apply. These differences are crucial, especially for travelers who return from other EU countries. bussgeldkatalog.org reports that a decision of fines from abroad may only be requested when returning to the affected country, as long as the limitation has not yet occurred.

In summary, it can be stated that road users should pay particular attention to applicable speed limits, not only to avoid fines, but also to ensure safety in road traffic. Information about national regulations is not implemented uniformly by the EU, which leads to a real jungle of different traffic rules. bussgeldkatalog.org emphasizes that there is currently no uniform catalog of fines for Europe, which also complicates case law in transport.

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