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Faster than allowed? Speed cameras everywhere in Hamburg on June 12th!
On June 12, 2025, speed checks will be carried out at 8 locations in Wandsbek to ensure traffic safety.
Faster than allowed? Speed cameras everywhere in Hamburg on June 12th!
Today, June 12, 2025, intensive monitoring of road traffic will take place in Hamburg. Speed checks are planned at a total of eight different locations in the city. It should be noted that the list of speed cameras is not exhaustive and changes may occur throughout the day. Road users in the Hanseatic city should therefore drive particularly carefully and stick to the set maximum speeds. According to news.de the aim of speed controls is to increase safety on the roads increase.
The police and public order offices are generally responsible for carrying out these checks. In Germany, the Road Traffic Act (StVO) regulates the punishment of speeding violations, which are recorded in the catalog of fines. This also includes regulations for traffic light and distance violations. Road users should be aware that speeding often leads to a significant proportion of traffic accidents, as Bussgeldkatalog.net reports.
Mobile and fixed speed cameras
As a rule, both mobile and stationary speed cameras are used. Mobile speed cameras offer the advantage that they can be used flexibly and react to different locations. In contrast to permanently installed speed cameras, which drivers often know well and are considered to be less prone to errors, mobile speed cameras are less well known and can therefore catch more speeders. Nevertheless, they are also more susceptible to measurement errors, as bussgeldkatalog.org notes.
The so-called speed camera map is a practical aid for all road users who want to find out about the locations of speed cameras. It can display nearby speed cameras and also provides information about permanently installed radar devices in Germany and beyond. With over 52,000 defined locations, there is a comprehensive picture of lightning monitoring that is constantly updated.
Tolerances and measurement techniques
An important aspect of speed controls is tolerance control. For speeds of up to 100 km/h, a tolerance value of 3 km/h is usually deducted. At higher speeds, an additional percentage of 3 percent is applied. These tolerances help to avoid misunderstandings or errors when measuring speed, but are also tied to the respective measurement technology.
The various techniques used in speed measurements include radar systems, which detect speed through reflected electromagnetic waves, and laser measuring devices. In addition, light barriers measure the time between different points to determine the average speed. These technologies are aimed at ensuring the most precise and reliable control over compliance with traffic rules.
Overall, the aim of speed monitoring is clear: it should not only indicate compliance with the regulations, but also have a deterrent effect on road users in order to increase road safety in the long term.