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GEAR UP FOR NATIONWIDE SPEED CRACKDOWN DURING THE APRIL 2025 BLITZER-MARATHON
Get ready to slow down, drivers! From April 7 to 13, cops across Germany will be ratcheting up speed checks as part of the annual Blitzer-Marathon. So buckle up and watch your speed!
Speeding is the number one cause of accidents in Deutschland, and the authorities take it seriously. Twice a year, they carry out an intense speed week to raise awareness of the risks associated with speeding, and this year's nationwide action is entitled "Roadpol Speed Marathon" – an Europe-wide effort to reduce the number of road accidents.
To make an example against reckless driving and boost road safety, the police will conduct a 24-hour speed marathon on April 9. Over the course of the week, there will be more speed checks than usual, particularly in accident-prone areas and around schools, construction sites, kindergartens, nursing homes, hospitals, and other high-risk locations. Both highways and urban roads will be affected.
The following federal states are participating in the spring action in 2025:
- Baden-Württemberg
- Bavaria
- Brandenburg
- Bremen
- Hamburg
- Hesse
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Lower Saxony
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Saxony
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Thuringia
While specific locations are not usually announced in advance, these states have indicated they will be active during the Blitzermarathon:
- Bavaria (Bayern): Police in Bavaria will be out in force on April 9 for 24 hours, with speed checks in Augsburg, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Erlangen, Fürth, Ingolstadt, Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Würzburg.
- Rheinland-Pfalz: The police in Rheinland-Pfalz will publish a list of speed camera locations a week prior to the event.
- Baden-Württemberg, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony: These states will also participate in increased speed monitoring during the Blitzermarathon.
Make sure to respect speed limits and stay alert on Germany's roads during the Blitzermarathon. Doing so will not only help you avoid costly fines but also contribute to reducing road accidents across the nation. So, play it safe, drive smart, and enjoy the journey!
(Note: while specific locations are typically not disclosed in advance, staying informed through local news and the ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) can help you stay ahead of the game)
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For the Blitzer-Marathon 2025, which is a nationwide speed check in Germany taking place from April 7 to 13 (with a peak enforcement day on April 9), exact locations of speed traps by state are not usually disclosed in advance. However, specific states participating, speed limit information, and some location updates can help drivers prepare:
States Participating:
Some states, like Bavaria (Bayern) and Rheinland-Pfalz, may disclose specific locations for speed checks closer to the event. Other states like Baden-Württemberg, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, and Thuringia have been known to participate in increased speed monitoring during the event.
Speed Limits:
Urban areas typically have a speed limit of 50 kph (about 31 mph), and outside city limits, it's 100 kph (about 62 mph). On the autobahn, the recommended speed is 130 kph (about 80 mph), although it can vary by location.
Consequences:
Speeding can lead to fines and points on your driving license, so it's essential to follow speed limits and stay alert while driving during the Blitzermarathon.
- In addition to the nationwide speed crackdown during the April 2025 Blitzermarathon, the Commission has also been consulted on a draft directive aimed at protecting workers from risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Despite the threat of increased speed checks and potential fines during the Blitzer-Marathon, motorists should remember that speeding is the leading cause of accidents in Germany and it's essential to keep the risks associated with speeding in mind.
- During the Blitzermarathon, specific locations for speed checks might not be disclosed ahead of time, but drivers can stay informed via local news and ADAC updates to better prepare themselves for the speed checks in Bavaria (Bayern), Rheinland-Pfalz, Baden-Württemberg, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, and Thuringia, among other participating states.
