Raid in Ratzeburg: Police caught 1695 pace sinners and more

speed controls: a necessary step towards traffic safety

Ratzeburg. In an extensive initiative, the Schleswig-Holstein police have increasingly checked traffic offenders for a week. This measure not only had the goal of punishing speed overalls, but also to take a look at general traffic safety.

results of the controls

With an increased number of radar devices and video skills, the officials were in action until Sunday, August 11th. In the districts of Stormarn and Duchy of Lauenburg, 1695 pace were documented . Against the background of a tense personnel situation that caused the police to set up fixed checkpoints to protect personnel reserves.

diverse violations discovered

The focus campaign also brought other traffic offenses to light in addition to the speed violations. In 17 cases, drivers without a seat belt and in 20 cases were caught by cell phone at the wheel. It was particularly concerned that signs of alcohol or drug use were found in six drivers.

background and continuation of the measures

This control was part of a larger plan of the police to stop speeders and jackets. Sandra Kilian, the police spokeswoman, explained that due to the personnel bottlenecks, largely automated procedures was used. Although this leads to effective controls, the question raises the question of how long -term traffic safety can be guaranteed with limited resources.

meaning for traffic safety

The control not only reveals the need for speed monitoring, but also the urgency to strengthen the awareness of traffic rules. During the nationwide campaign in April of this year, 12,300 speed overrun was already found via . These numbers clearly show that there is still a lot to do to make motorcycle and traffic safety a priority.