High-speed race, directly towards the radar speed trap.
News Article: Speeding, Fines, and a French Cigarette Lighter Incident
In a recent development, a Porsche driver in the Jerichower Land region of Saxony-Anhalt was caught speeding at an astounding 321 km/h on the A2 highway, significantly exceeding the 120 km/h speed limit. This incident, which took place on a stretch with a strict speed limit, resulted in a hefty fine of 900 euros, the removal of two license points, and a three-month driving ban, as enforced by Magdeburg police.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of speeding on German highways, where many sections have no fixed speed limit, but about 30% of the network features permanent or variable speed restrictions, with an advisory speed limit of 130 km/h (about 81 mph) applying on many sections. Some areas, such as the stretch near Burg in Saxony-Anhalt, enforce a 120 km/h limit.
The current "Blitzmarathon," a nationwide police action ongoing until August 10, is intensively monitoring speed limits at hotspots across Germany. The ongoing action is a continuation of the earlier emphasis by the police about excessive speeds during a speed trap marathon. The police emphasize that speeding not only endangers the driver but also other road users.
Meanwhile, in a different part of the country, the mayor of Lahr City has installed luxury coffee machines worth €13,400 in the city. In a completely unrelated incident, there was an outrage in France when a cigarette lighter was thrown at a Paris monument flame.
Intriguingly, a Bugatti driver was caught traveling at an even higher speed of 417 km/h on the A2 in 2021, but no criminal investigation was pursued due to a lack of evidence of an illegal race.
The "Blitzmarathon" serves as a continued warning from the police about excessive speeds, while the incident in France serves as a warning about the dangers of littering and disrespecting public property. Both incidents underscore the importance of adhering to rules and regulations in our daily lives.
- The ongoing "Blitzmarathon," a nationwide police action, includes monitoring general-news such as speed limits at hotspots across Germany, emphasizing the consequences of crime-and-justice like speeding, which not only endangers drivers but also other road users.
- Meanwhile, unrelated to speeding or crime news, there was an outcry in France when a piece of litter, specifically a cigarette lighter, was thrown at a Paris monument flame, serving as a reminder of the importance of respect for public property in sports and everyday life.
