Law enforcement in Dortmund prioritizes combatting clandestine car races that violate local regulations
On the evening of September 17, 2025, the Dortmund Police's traffic unit stepped up enforcement efforts to combat illegal street racing. The operation, which lasted from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, began on Dorstfelder Allee at the intersection of Rheinische Straße.
During the operation, a Mercedes-Benz was found with technical modifications that raised concerns. Modifications to the air suspension and special wheels on the Mercedes-Benz had already caused wear on the rim edges, suggesting the vehicle might have been prepared for illegal racing. As a result, the vehicle was seized for the preparation of a technical report.
The police control point moved to the area of the Schwanenwall around 9:15 PM. In this location, the speed limit was lowered to minimize noise pollution from vehicle traffic, with the maximum speed limit on the entire Schwanenwall set at 30 km/h from 9:00 PM onwards.
Laser measurements revealed a total of 20 speeding offenses during the operation, with the highest excess speed recorded at 29 km/h. Additionally, a noise level comparison measurement showed an excess of the permitted noise level for the Mercedes-Benz.
The Dortmund Police is actively engaged in addressing the issue of the 'racer scene' and illegal acceleration races. Three further revocations of registration were noted during the operation, and three seatbelt violations were also detected. One warning fine for 'other traffic violations' was issued, while Laser measurements resulted in an additional 14 offenses, all within the range of administrative offenses.
It's worth noting that the specific unit within the Dortmund police that has focused since January 2021 on combating illegal street racing and its associated problems to increase road safety is not explicitly named in the provided search results. However, such specialized efforts typically belong to a dedicated traffic enforcement or motorized crime division within the police force.
In total, 42 offenses were penalized during the operation. The location of the operation was not specified after the move to the Schwanenwall. The Dortmund Police's traffic unit focused on speeding violations during the operation, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining safety on the city's streets.
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