Saxony-Anhalt: speed controls at the beginning of the school year 2024

Saxony-Anhalt: speed controls at the beginning of the school year 2024

role of speed controls for traffic safety in Saxony-Anhalt

Security on the streets is a top priority for the state police in Saxony-Anhalt. In this context, the police will again take part in the Europe-wide Roadpol speed control week this year, which takes place from August 5 to 11, 2024. This initiative aims to sharpen the awareness of speed over the speed and its consequences and avoid accidents.

experienced police to promote security

The speed monitoring is supported with the latest technology. State Secretary Klaus Zimmermann emphasizes the relevance of these control weeks: "It is about making Saxony-Anhalt's streets safer for all road users". He raises the appeal, especially with a view to the upcoming school year, to strictly adhere to the speed specifications near schools, since children often act inserly in road traffic.

preceding controls and their effects

Already in the first speed control week, which took place from April 15th to 21, 2024, more than 1,250 police officers were mobilized. They checked the speed of around 207,000 vehicles and identified over 5,230 violations in the country. Such measurements are crucial to influence the behavior of road users and to improve traffic safety sustainably.

public relations and Information for the citizens

An additional highlight during the check-up are the open checkpoints, in which media representatives and citizens can get insights into the police measures on August 8, 2024 in Dessau-Roßlau. This transparency promotes the trust of the population into the police and ensures that the importance of speed monitoring is brought into public awareness.

conclusion: a step towards more safety in road traffic

The upcoming controls reflect a broader trend in which traffic safety has significant social relevance. The public prosecutor not only calls on the police to actively act, but also appeals to all road users to take responsibility. The participation of the state police in such actions makes it clear that safety in road traffic is not only an individual concern, but a joint task that concerns everyone involved.

- Nag