Danger of accidents in Menden: So many speeders were caught speeding today!
Menden police measured speeds on October 15, 2024: 955 vehicles recorded, 8 reports. Drive safely!
Danger of accidents in Menden: So many speeders were caught speeding today!
In Menden, a small but lively town in Germany, the police carried out speed measurements on October 15, 2024. This measure was initiated as part of the Märkischer Kreis district police authority's traffic safety campaign. The results show that there was a significant flow of traffic on the roads, drawing the authority's attention to the important issue of road safety.
The measurement took place from 2:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in Menden-Lendringsen, more precisely at Bieberkamp. During this period, a total of 955 vehicles were recorded and checked. The maximum permitted speed on this route was 70 km/h, but several drivers exceeded this limit. What was particularly striking was that the highest speed recorded was 106 km/h, which shows that some road users did not take the rules seriously.
Important results of the speed measurement
- Messstelle: Menden-Lendringsen, Bieberkamp
- Messzeit: 15.10.2024, 14:30 bis 18:45 Uhr
- Art der Messung: ESOG
- Gemessene Fahrzeuge: 955
- Erfasste Ordnungswidrigkeiten: 8
- Fahrverbote: 0
- Höchster Messwert: 106 km/h bei erlaubten 70 km/h
Police warn: Speeding is one of the main causes of serious traffic accidents, especially during the darker months when weather conditions such as wet conditions and leaves increase braking distances. Road safety should be the top priority for every road user and everyone is urged to drive responsibly.
This report was transmitted on October 16, 2024 at 6:41 a.m. by the Märkischer district police authority. The increase in the number of accidents in Germany is a cause for concern, although the police's efforts to measure speed should be viewed as a preventative measure. In 2022, 2,406,465 traffic accidents were recorded nationwide, an increase compared to 2021 and 2020.
According to the statistics, there were also 289,672 personal injury accidents in 2022, in which 2,788 people lost their lives. These worrying figures highlight the need for constant monitoring and awareness of road safety. The police authorities are committed to regular checks and education of road users in order to make the roads safer.
If you are interested, you are invited to contact the police immediately if you notice any suspicious traffic activity. To always stay up to date, you can access the latest news and reports directly www.news.de track.
In the coming weeks, police will continue to be active in the region to increase road safety. Drivers should prepare for increased controls and always adjust their speed to avoid accidents and penalties. The issue of road speed remains an important concern for everyone who uses Menden's roads.