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Be careful, speed cameras! Mobile speed controls activated in Hamburg
Find out current information about speed controls in Steilshoop, Hamburg, on December 22nd, 2025 - locations and speed limits.
Be careful, speed cameras! Mobile speed controls activated in Hamburg
Things are getting busy again in Hamburg today, December 22, 2025. Speed checks are active at six locations and road users should keep a close eye on their speedometers. The police take speeding seriously to ensure road safety and minimize the risk of accidents. After all, according to a study, drivers in Hamburg tend to drive faster more often than in other German cities such as Berlin or Munich. The locations include well-known streets such as Neuländer Straße and Neue Elbbrücke, where the speed limits vary between 30 and 50 km/h. News.de reports on the current locations and the importance of the controls.
The situation in the Hanseatic city is clear: Speed cameras are as much a part of the cityscape as the Elbphilharmonie is in Hamburg. Mobile surveillance has proven to be particularly effective in recent years. A new type of speed camera has been tested and could soon become part of everyday life. It is important that affected drivers know that they can object to the measurement if they feel they have been treated unfairly. This information is important for many, especially considering that speeding can lead not only to fines, but also to the possible loss of your driver's license. Bussgeldkatalog.org provides some useful background on this topic.
Current speed control locations
- Neuländer Straße (21079 Harburg, Neuland) – Tempolimit: 50 km/h
- Neuländer Straße (21079 Harburg, Neuland) – Tempolimit: 50 km/h
- Neue Elbbrücke (20539 HafenCity, Hamburg-Mitte, Quartier Elbbrücken) – Tempolimit: 30 km/h
- Werrastieg (21079 Harburg, Neuland) – Tempolimit: 30 km/h
- Grindelallee (20146 Rotherbaum) – Tempolimit: 50 km/h
- Robert-Schuman-Brücke (22041 Wandsbek, Marienthal) – Tempolimit: nicht angegeben
The current speed controls are part of the effort to improve the traffic situation in Hamburg. Even though the motorways in Germany do not have a general speed limit, it is somewhat more strictly regulated on city streets. Within cities the speed limit is usually 30 or 50 km/h and every driver should be prepared for this. Those who do not adhere to these speed limits can face heavy fines, as shown Hamburg.com is summarized. For violations of more than 70 euros, a fine can even be prosecuted across borders.
So, dear drivers, remember: Only those who drive at the prescribed speed can do good business - and avoid the risk of a speeding ticket. With every checkpoint changing, it remains exciting to see where the mobile speed cameras end up next.