Overview

• A witness alerted police around 7:20 a.m. Thursday, prompting officers to remove the falsified plate and file a criminal complaint for attempted dangerous interference in road traffic.
• County authorities said speeding detections during the deception will not be pursued, and it remains unclear how many drivers were recorded.
• Police said the stretch of Heuslingstraße is curvy with limited visibility and includes a bus stop used by schoolchildren, justifying the 30 km/h limit.
• Investigators have not identified any suspects or confirmed a motive, with reports noting a speed camera was positioned just past the sign at the time.
• A traffic expert said drivers in such cases should be treated as if the posted 50 km/h applied because road users cannot be expected to question signage.