Germany Launches Week-Long 'Blitzermarathon' to Curb Speeding

Starting today, intensified speed checks will target accident-prone areas, schools, and construction zones across 14 states as part of a European road safety initiative.

• The 'Blitzermarathon,' part of the Europe-wide 'Roadpol Operation Speed,' begins April 7, 2025, with speed checks across 14 of Germany's 16 states.
• Bavaria is deploying 1,500 speed monitoring stations, while Berlin and Saarland are not participating, citing alternative approaches to speed enforcement.
• The campaign focuses on high-risk areas such as accident-prone zones, schools, and construction sites to reduce speeding-related traffic fatalities.
• The peak enforcement day is scheduled for April 9 in several states, with others conducting checks throughout the week.
• Germany recorded 2,780 traffic fatalities in 2024, with excessive speed identified as a leading cause, underscoring the urgency of this initiative.

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