Speed ​​​​checks on the A12: High penalties can be imposed if you exceed the speed limit!

On January 11, 2025, the authorities warn against speed controls on the A12 motorway. Loud news.de is the current speed camera location near Spreenhagen, near Hartmannsdorf, in the Oder-Spree district in Brandenburg. The maximum permitted speed there is 80 km/h.

The speed camera was reported on January 11, 2025 at 9:14 a.m. but had not been confirmed as of 10:12 a.m. Speeding is punished in accordance with the Road Traffic Act (StVO), with the catalog of fines specifying high penalties and temporary driving bans for such violations.

Catalog of fines and penalties

In a report by ADAC It is explained that speeding violations result in warnings or fines. These are listed in detail in the catalog of fines. Warning fines range from 5 to 55 euros, while fines start at 60 euros. For a fine of 60 euros or more, a formal procedure is initiated, which entails additional administration fees of 28.50 euros.

The amount of the penalties differs depending on the type of vehicle. The following fines are provided for cars outside of town: For example, speeding up to 10 km/h costs 20 euros and results in one point, while speeding over 70 km/h is punished with a fine of 700 euros and also two points. Fines are higher in urban areas and driving bans are imposed for speeding above 31 km/h within built-up areas and above 41 km/h outside.