Tempo 20 at Hansering: Safety for children or just a pipe dream?

Tempo 20 at Hansering: Safety for children or just a pipe dream?

Today, November 8th, 2025, the autumnal, uncomfortable weather in Lübeck is a typical companion of the latest traffic regulations that now apply in the Hansering. A speed limit of 20 km/h was introduced here a few weeks ago. This measure is intended in particular to increase the safety of older people and children on their way to Luther Elementary School. Despite the new regulations, cars often rush through the street at an estimated speed of 50 km/h, which not only causes headaches but also represents a serious traffic situation. LN Online reports.

The Hansering, which is almost entirely a 30 zone and where the rule “right before left” applies, has repeatedly caused discussions in the past. Ulrich Pluschkell ​​from the SPD had already called for more security in this area. Together with the CDU, an application for traffic calming and the examination of a crossing aid was launched in February 2023. This application was ultimately approved, while the crossing aid was rejected.

Older people and everyday life in Hansering

The target group for this measure is primarily older people who like to do their shopping at Edeka Adler or meet up in the café area for a chat. After all, Edeka Adler is the main point of contact at the Hansering. However, market manager Marleen Jäger has not yet received any feedback regarding the new regulations regarding the security situation.

Residents show tarred opinions about reducing speed. Eleonore Fick, 72 years old, is of the opinion that the 20 km/h speed limit is positive for children. Nadja Brockmann, 25, also sees advantages for pedestrians in the new regulation. In contrast, an older trio in the café expresses that they cannot notice a noticeable difference between 20 and 30 km/h.

Political voices and concerns

Christopher Lötsch from the CDU expresses concern about the long implementation times of resolutions, which is not surprising in current society. It is also being discussed whether the introduction of speed cameras and regular controls is necessary to ensure compliance with the new speed limit. Pedestrian safety should always come first, especially when you consider the large number of children and elderly people who cross the Hansering every day.

In summary, it can be said that the new measures in Hansering have met with a positive response from residents, but safety continues to be at risk as long as many drivers ignore the traffic rules. While the discussion about the best course of action continues, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming weeks. LN Online summarizes current events.