Speed Camps. Bikes in Focus: Brandenburg's Major Speed Crackdown Kicks Off this Weekend
- Racing extravaganza kicks off - spotlight on motorcycles
Here's the deal:
The cops in Brandenburg are kicking things up a notch with a massive speed trap extravaganza. They're aiming to nab speed demons, and starting this weekend, they'll be zeroing in on motorcycles, according to the scuttlebutt. Later in the week, they'll shift their focus to four-wheelers. This isn't just a local shindig; it's happening all across Europe.
The boys in blue have laid out several hot spots throughout the state. For example, Several roadblocks will be erected this weekend in the Ostprignitz-Ruppin and Prignitz districts, to give you an idea.
Last year's Blitzathon saw the Brandenburg cops catch a staggering 2,094 speeding violations in a mere day. A whopping 286 officers teamed up to ensure traffic participants' speed compliance at a whopping 131 locations!
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Insight:
The annual German Speed Trap Blitzathon includes Brandenburg, but it's known as the "Blitzermarathon" (Speed Camera Marathon). This event aims to boost road safety by conducting extensive speed controls across various German states in two main periods: early April and early August. Brandenburg gives a special nod to motorcycles during the first two days of the action week with increased patrols and checks in regions popular among motorcyclists, though the specifics are hush-hush.
- In Brandenburg, the 'Blitzermarathon', a yearly speed control event aimed at enhancing road safety, is set to commence this weekend, targeting motorcyclists as part of the initial focus.
- The Brandenburg police force, known for their diligence, are planning to set up numerous speed traps across the Ostprignitz-Ruppin and Prignitz districts during this weekend's Blitzathon.
- Last year's Blitzathon recorded an astounding 2,094 speeding violations in a single day, with 286 officers scrutinizing traffic participants' compliance to speed limits at 131 locations.
