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Kreis Mettmann Concludes 'Operation Speed' with Hundreds of Violations Recorded

The week-long speed enforcement campaign identified 832 violations, including a Düsseldorf motorcyclist caught driving over double the speed limit.

  • The Kreispolizei in Kreis Mettmann conducted enhanced speed checks from April 7 to 13, 2025, as part of the nationwide 'Operation Speed' initiative.
  • A motorcycle rider from Düsseldorf was clocked at 111 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in Erkrath, the most severe violation recorded during the campaign.
  • The motorcyclist faces a €480 fine, two points in Flensburg, and a one-month driving ban as penalties for the offense.
  • Velbert recorded the highest number of violations in the region, with 278 speeding cases, highlighting localized differences in enforcement intensity.
  • The campaign reflects broader efforts to curb speeding and improve road safety through stricter monitoring and penalties.
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