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Speeding raid: Over 350 speeders stopped during speed camera week!
On August 12, 2025, the police in Mainz and the surrounding area had 164 officers checking the speed of over 600,000 vehicles as part of the Europe-wide "Blitzerwoche".
Speeding raid: Over 350 speeders stopped during speed camera week!
As part of a comprehensive initiative to promote road safety, the Mainz police headquarters carried out numerous speed checks last week. This measure, which was designed as part of the Europe-wide speed camera marathon, aims to raise awareness among road users about the dangers of speeding and to reduce the number of accidents in the region. A total of 164 police officers were deployed to check the speed of over 600,000 vehicles. 11,835 infringements were also recorded on motorways such as the A61, A60, A643 and A63, highlighting the ongoing problem of speeding. The complaint rate was 1.9%, which means that almost one in 50 drivers was driving too fast. Loud FFH Speed is the top cause of accidents.
Planned campaign to raise awareness
This speed camera marathon is expected to be repeated from Monday, during the summer holidays. The police will carry out increased checks in accident-prone areas and at-risk zones such as schools and retirement homes to ensure the safety of older and younger road users. The focus on such danger areas is not unfounded; How ZDF reports, statistics have shown that in Baden-Württemberg, for example, driving too fast is the main cause of fatal traffic accidents.
A holistic approach
With its “Vision Zero” campaign, the federal government is pursuing the goal of reducing the number of traffic deaths by 40 percent by 2030. The new road safety strategy includes not only short-term controls, but also long-term measures, which include, among other things, the use of driver assistance systems and improving road infrastructure. According to that Federal Ministry of Transport These programs have the potential to significantly increase road safety and raise drivers' safety awareness.
In summary, the continuous efforts of the police, supported by government initiatives, are an important step in the right direction. The goal of making roads safer requires not only short-term controls, but also a lasting rethinking of the traffic safety culture.