Laser measuring devices from the police again - the error case clarified!

Laser measuring devices from the police again - the error case clarified!

Duisburg -it was recently known that the State Office for Central Police Services North Rhine-Westphalia (LZPD NRW) on July 15 informed about a potential mistake of a laser measuring device that the police in NRW is used. The error concerned a specific laser type, which is why the police decided as a precaution, to temporarily expose the use of repressive-police measures.

This measure should ensure that all measurements are correct and reliable. Such a procedure is quite common if there are doubts about the accuracy of a device; Safety is in any case.

renewed review and new instructions

After the incident was examined in detail, the LZPD was able to give all-clear in coordination with the responsible federal and state authorities. No evidence was found that faulty measurements occur if the laser measuring device is used properly. This means that the police can actively use the devices concerned, which are used in 25 district police authorities and two state supervisors.

In order to guarantee the correct handling of the devices, the manufacturer has issued a revised instructions for use in cooperation with the authorities. These new guidelines stipulate that the laser measuring device must now be used with a tripod and an magnification look. For the police authorities who are already equipped with the corresponding accessories, this means no additional challenges.

A total of 115 laser measuring devices of the Truspeed LTI 20-20 type are again in use for the police. The corresponding fines have already been informed so that the procedures previously set on ice can now be processed again.

The information and changes to the laser measuring devices obtained during this process should help increase both the transparency of police work and the precision in speed measurements. The police are happy to find back to the usual routine in this way. For more information on this topic, a detailed article is available on the website of the LZPD NRW, which can be reached at This link