Attention, drivers! Where there is lightning in Hamburg today!

Attention, drivers! Where there is lightning in Hamburg today!

A fresh breeze is blowing through Hamburg today, October 31, 2025, but some drivers may be taking the feeling of freedom on the roads a little too seriously. The city has a whole range of mobile radar devices in use to ensure traffic safety and put a stop to speeding. There are currently a total of nine mobile speed cameras active in different parts of the city. Like [news.de](https://www.news.de/amp/auto/856463574/mobile-blitzer-d-hamburg-radarkontrolle-aktuell-in-eidelstedt-wandsbek-farmsen-berne-veddel -hamburg-mitte-bergedorf-lohbruegge-wilhelmsburg-hafencity-quartier-elbbruecken-eimsbuettel-where-is-the-lightening-on-friday-october-31st-2025/1/) reports, every driver should pay particular attention to the prescribed speed limits.

In Hamburg, the radar devices are modernly equipped and use laser and lidar technology to precisely measure the speed of vehicles. Speed ​​camera locations are strategically chosen to ensure road users keep an eye on their speed. An overview of the speed camera locations shows:

• A7 (Eidelstedt, 22523): nicht angegeben
• A7 (Eidelstedt, 22527): 80 km/h
• Berner Heerweg (Wandsbek, Farmsen-Berne, 22159): 50 km/h
• Veddeler Brückenstraße (Veddel, Hamburg-Mitte, 20539): 50 km/h
• B4 (Veddel, Hamburg-Mitte, 20539): 50 km/h
• Bergedorfer Straße (Bergedorf, Lohbrügge, 21033): 60 km/h
• Hohe-Schaar-Straße (Wilhelmsburg, Hamburg-Mitte, 21107): 50 km/h
• Neue Elbbrücke (HafenCity, Hamburg-Mitte, Quartier Elbbrücken, 20539): 50 km/h
• Bundesstraße (Eimsbüttel, 20144): 30 km/h

Road safety in focus

“What’s the point of going fast if we endanger ourselves and others?” many road users probably ask themselves. According to bussgeldkatalog.org, speed measurement not only serves the purpose of earning money, but also increases road safety. Regularly checking your speed ensures that accidents are minimized and everyone gets home safely.

How radar devices work is an exciting topic for technology lovers. They send a signal that determines the speed through a distance-time calculation. Of course, measurement errors can also occur, for example due to incorrect placement of the speed cameras or unforeseeable disruptive factors such as lane changes and reflections. However, it remains a proven method to monitor compliance with the speed limit and to take a photo in the event of a violation. This is then sent to the vehicle owner, who is probably less happy with the result!

Consideration for the environment and fellow human beings

Another aspect that is raised in the discussion about speed measurements is consideration for cyclists and pedestrians. Most flash units in Hamburg are set up in areas where there are a lot of people. It is therefore important that drivers adhere to the specified limits. Loud [news.de](https://www.news.de/amp/auto/856463574/mobile-blitzer-d-hamburg-radarkontrolle-aktuell-in-eidelstedt-wandsbek-farmsen-berne-veddel -hamburg-mitte-bergedorf-lohbruegge-wilhelmsburg-hafencity-quartier-elbbruecken-eimsbuettel-where-is-the-lightening-on-friday-october-31st-2025/1/) Speed limits are not just guidelines, but a signal for responsible driving.

Today's flashing shouldn't just be seen as a nuisance, but rather as part of a larger plan for safe streets in Hamburg. And perhaps speeding one or two times will help some road users think about their driving style. So: drive carefully and reach your destination safely!