Blitzermarathon 2025 Kicks Off with Speed Checks Across 14 German States

The week-long campaign, part of the European 'Speed Week,' aims to curb speeding in high-risk areas while raising questions about its long-term impact.

• The Blitzermarathon 2025 began on April 7 and will run until April 13, with April 9 designated as the main day of enforcement in several states.
• Speed checks are being conducted in 14 of Germany's 16 states, with Berlin and Saarland opting out in favor of alternative approaches.
• Authorities are focusing on accident-prone areas, including schools and construction zones, to address speeding-related fatalities, which claimed 2,780 lives in Germany in 2024.
• Bayern has set up approximately 1,500 speed monitoring stations, while Niedersachsen and Sachsen-Anhalt are conducting week-long controls.
• Critics argue the campaign raises awareness but lacks sustained impact without stricter penalties or continuous enforcement.

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