Speed controls in Uelzen: Police flashed until Sunday
Speed controls in Uelzen: Police flashed until Sunday
increased traffic safety through Europe -wide action
In the Uelzen district, a significant Europe -wide traffic control campaign is currently being carried out, which aims to increase security on the streets. This measure is organized by the police in cooperation with the European police traffic safety network, known as Roadpol. By August 11, 2024, everyone can: R road users: In additional checks by the police, which monitors the speed with the help of hand lasers.
reinforcement of controls in schools and daycare centers
A special focus is on traffic zones that are in the immediate vicinity of schools and kindergartens. In the past few days, speed measurements have been carried out at various locations, such as Bahnhofstrasse in Bienenbüttel and Röbbeler Straße in Bad Bevensen. These measures are particularly relevant because many children are on the road again at the end of the summer vacation. Police spokesman Kai Richter explains the importance of these controls: "We would like to ensure that all road users adhere to the speed limits in these sensitive areas."
The speed camera marathon: A global initiative
The current speed camera marathon is one of the largest coordinated speed monitoring actions worldwide. In the previous year, over 650,000 speed overruns were found in Europe, which illustrates how serious the problem of excessive pace is. According to official statistics, around 70 people in Europe die every day in accidents caused by speed overruns. During the controls in the Uelzen district, drivers were directly stopped: inside that violated the speed rules and received direct feedback on their misconduct.
positive reactions from the population
The measures were mostly received by the population, since many citizens are concerned about their safety in road traffic. The visibility of police controls conveys a feeling of security and responsibility, especially in areas where children and students are common. "We hope that with these controls we can not only reduce speeding, but also increase awareness of traffic safety," Richter continues.
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