Overview

• Police in six federal states, including NRW and Baden-Württemberg, deployed mobile and stationary checkpoints to monitor 'Car-Freitag' gatherings.
• The newly introduced 'Kontrollgruppe Tuning' in Osnabrück focuses on identifying illegal vehicle modifications with expert technical inspections.
• In Gelsenkirchen, authorities seized a BMW M4 suspected of illegal software manipulation, highlighting stricter enforcement measures.
• Düsseldorf's controls on the Königsallee showcased public safety campaigns like '#Verantwortung statt Vollgas,' emphasizing the dangers of reckless driving.
• Authorities report a growing trend of younger drivers in high-powered vehicles underestimating risks, prompting increased preventive measures.