Excessive Speeding on the Motorway: Vehicle Spotted at 173 km/h in a 60 km/h Zone (Police Report)
In an effort to ensure road safety, the Düsseldorf police conducted a speed check operation on the A 59 between Monheim and Düsseldorf-Garath from Wednesday night to Thursday night, August 7, 2025.
During the operation, a total of thirteen speed violations were recorded. Among the worst offenders was a BMW from Cologne, which was clocked at 173 km/h, significantly exceeding the speed limit of 60 km/h on that section of the motorway.
For further inquiries, journalists are advised to contact the Düsseldorf Police Press Office. Their contact details are as follows:
- Phone: 0211-870 2005
- Fax: 0211-870 2008
- Website: https://duesseldorf.polizei.nrw.de
Three vehicles were found to be exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 km/h. However, no new information was provided about the identity of the drivers or the exact times and locations of the speed checks.
The Düsseldorf police will continue to enforce speed limits in the city and on nearby motorways for the rest of the week. A final report on the speed checks conducted by the Düsseldorf police will be published at the beginning of next week.
It is important to note that for the most accurate and up-to-date information, you may want to consult local traffic authorities, police reports, or official transport department publications closer to or after August 7, 2025. If you need general information on speed limits or traffic regulations for that area, I can help with that.
Stay safe on the roads, and remember, speeding not only puts you at risk but also endangers the lives of others.
- In addition to the speeding incidents on the A 59, the Düsseldorf police departmentmonitor general-news, crime-and-justice matters, and sports-related activities within the city.
- For sports enthusiasts, the Düsseldorf police press office can provide updates on local events or sports-related crime and justice issues, as well as their usual traffic reports and updates.
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