Speeders alert Hesse: 25,775 violations during Speedweek!

Speeders alert Hesse: 25,775 violations during Speedweek!

This year's "Speed ​​Week" in Hesse is now a thing of the past, but the numbers speak for themselves: in the period from August 4th to 10th, a total of 25,775 violations were detected during intensive speed checks. Loud Wetterau.News Over a thousand police officers took part in this nationwide campaign, which was carried out particularly at danger points such as schools, kindergartens and bus stops.

An impressive result: of the 813,009 vehicles measured, there was a complaint rate of 3.17 percent. Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU) commented positively on the results and noted that the majority of drivers adhere to the speed limits. Nevertheless, there were also frightening speed limits of up to 100 km/h, which was described as irresponsible stern.de.

Intensive surveillance and operations

“Speedweek” was not just a simple call for road safety; it was part of the European traffic police network dedicated to reducing speeding violations and traffic accidents. The use of modern technology, including hand-held laser measuring devices and special emergency vehicles with video tracking devices, shows that Hesse has a good hand when it comes to road safety.

A look at specific incidents during Speedweek shows that the police were faced with various challenges. For example, an illegal motor vehicle race on the A643 near Wiesbaden was stopped. Not only were the vehicles confiscated, but also the driver's licenses of the drivers involved. Another incident occurred in the Main-Kinzig district, where a driver tried to pose as a journalist to avoid being checked - his scam was exposed.

Accident statistics and the need for action

According to the figures from Destatis There is a constant decline in traffic accidents with personal injuries in Hesse. In 2024, 25,174 people were injured or killed, a decrease of 323 people compared to 2023. Despite a slight increase in the total number of traffic accidents, the development should be seen as a positive trend that is being supported by targeted measures.

However, the most common cause of accidents remains excessive or inadequate speed, which underlines why campaigns like “Speedweek” are necessary. A comprehensive approach that aims not only at controlling speeding, but also at preventive measures in traffic education, is crucial for improving traffic safety in Hesse.

With “Vision Zero”, the state government has a clear goal in mind: reducing traffic deaths and serious injuries. The examples from Speedweek show that there is still a lot to do, but also that the Hessian police are actively working to make the streets safer.