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Speed camera week in the Offenbach district: speed offenders beware!
In Offenbach am Main, speed checks will take place on dangerous routes and senior citizen sites from July 14th to 20th, 2025.
Speed camera week in the Offenbach district: speed offenders beware!
A closer look at the next few days in Hesse shows that the traffic directorate is planning extensive speed controls. Starting next week, controlled routes will be targeted, with authorities focusing specifically on danger spots and plans to keep seniors safe.
The planned measurements will take place from July 14 to 20, 2025 and will cover several important roads in the region. For example, on July 14th, measurements will be taken on the B 45, Dieburg in the direction of Hanau, followed by checks on July 15th on the L 3262 between Zeppelinheim and Buchschlag, which is considered to be the hot spot for accidents. There are also planned measurements on the A 66 and in Offenbach, as these areas are often affected by increased speeding. Senior centers are also in focus, as are the controls in Bischofsheimer Weg in Offenbach on July 16th.
The debate about speed limits
While the citizens of Hesse are preparing for the speed controls, the discussion about a general speed limit in Germany is becoming louder again. There is no other European country where Germany is so alone: There is no nationwide speed limit on motorways. This has met with a mixed response from the population. Around 71% of Germans are in favor, with 39% wanting a limit of 130 km/h, while 32% even advocate 140-150 km/h Allianz Direct reported.
The accident statistics speak volumes: 2,839 people died in traffic accidents in 2023, 43% of these accidents had excessive speed as the main cause. The former head of accident research has also emphasized that equalizing speeds on motorways could increase safety, which is further fueling the debate. In this context, reference is also made to the high CO₂ emissions from road traffic. Estimates suggest that a limit of 120 km/h could save up to 6.2 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, according to German Environmental Aid (UBA). Ingenieur.de.
The current state of affairs
In Hesse, the density of speed cameras is not negligible. 640 speed measuring systems are installed here, making the state the third highest region in Germany, behind Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia. Urban areas in particular are often affected by violators, with a large proportion of drivers in Hesse, just like throughout Germany, driving slower than 130 km/h despite the speed limit on highway-free routes. This shows a healthy traffic culture that not only focuses on speed, but also on safety.
The upcoming controls in the coming days are therefore not only necessary, but also an opportunity to draw attention to the challenges and opportunities of road traffic. It remains to be seen whether Hesse will soon take up a more intensive debate about speed limits, but one thing is clear: safety on our roads must always come first.