Police in the German state of Hesse will begin a weeklong series of speed checks on Monday, according to a report from hessenschau.de.
The campaign, sometimes referred to as a speed marathon, will see officers conduct heightened speed enforcement across the state. The report indicates the checks are part of a broader effort during the summer holiday travel period.
Similar speed enforcement actions are taking place in other German states during the same period. Reports from SWR and NDR note that drivers in southwestern and northern Germany should also expect increased speed controls this week. The Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that the heightened controls are linked to the vacation season, when roads see more traffic.
The checks are not limited to stationary radar units. Police will also use mobile speed traps and other enforcement methods, according to the reports. hessenschau.de notes that the campaign is designed to remind drivers of speed limits and reduce accidents.
Authorities in Hesse have not released the specific locations of the speed checks in advance, the report says. Drivers are advised to obey posted speed limits at all times rather than relying on warnings about checkpoints.
The weeklong campaign follows similar enforcement actions in previous years, which typically draw attention from motoring organizations and driver associations. Some groups have criticized the campaigns as revenue-generating measures, while police say the goal is improved road safety.
Drivers in Hesse and across Germany should expect slower traffic and potential delays near checkpoints throughout the week. Police urge all motorists to reduce speed and stay alert, particularly on rural roads and highways where speed-related accidents are more common.
