Overview

• The Wasserschutzpolizei Brandenburg will begin using laser devices to measure boat speeds on waterways this summer.
• Police are adjusting patrol methods to counteract boaters' use of WhatsApp groups to warn each other about patrol locations.
• Speed limits on Brandenburg waterways vary by location, with sport boats limited to 25 km/h on lakes wider than 250 meters outside a 100-meter shoreline protection zone.
• Officials emphasize that even minor speed violations can lead to substantial fines due to risks to other water users and environmental concerns.
• Detailed speed regulations for specific waterways are available online for boaters to consult.