Fake Speed Camera Gains Support in Frittlingen as Authorities Review Its Legality

The replica device has significantly reduced speeding on a high-risk road, but its future depends on a pending decision by the local regulatory office.

• A fake speed camera installed on private property in Frittlingen, Baden-Württemberg, has effectively slowed traffic on a straight, high-risk road.
• Local residents and the property owner strongly support the device, citing improved safety and reduced speeding in the area.
• The device is a concrete replica with no functional equipment inside, containing only an empty glass jar, and is not inherently illegal under current regulations.
• The Spaichingen police are reviewing its legal implications, with the final decision on its future resting with the local regulatory office.
• Previous efforts to install an official speed camera in the area were unsuccessful, leading to frustration among residents before this unconventional solution emerged.

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