Kirchzarten cracks down on speeding with mobile cameras on B31
Police in Kirchzarten have stepped up speed enforcement along the Bundesstraße B31, using mobile speed cameras to monitor drivers and improve road safety. The move comes as part of a wider effort to tackle rising traffic violations and accidents in the area, with the speed limit set at 60 km/h (37 mph). The initiative forms part of a broader statewide program in Baden-Württemberg, focusing on high-risk zones and adapting to changing traffic conditions to deter speeding.
The increased checks follow a reported rise in accidents across the region. According to the Polizeipräsidium Freiburg, injuries from traffic incidents have climbed, with 1,108 people lightly injured and 144 seriously hurt in recent data. While specific figures for Kirchzarten are not available, the trend has prompted action. Police are urging all drivers to follow traffic rules and pay extra attention to vulnerable road users. The campaign also includes educational efforts, with experts stressing that long-term safety depends on both enforcement and prevention.
Similar measures are now being introduced in other parts of Baden-Württemberg. The goal is to create a consistent approach to road safety across the state. The intensified speed checks in Kirchzarten aim to reduce accidents and encourage compliance with traffic laws. By combining technology, enforcement, and public awareness, authorities hope to make roads safer for everyone. The initiative reflects a growing focus on prevention as well as punishment.
