Vorpommern-Greifswald switches to new speed camera technology-this is how drivers react!

Vorpommern-Greifswald switches to new speed camera technology-this is how drivers react!

In the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald, important changes in the area of speed controls are pending. The district council decided on Monday to replace the outdated speed camera with modern technology. The previous systems are not only getting old, but also without spare parts, maintenance and repairs. This represents a serious problem for traffic safety. A total of twelve measuring systems are to be brought up to date, with 1.85 million euros in the budget for this exchange. Nevertheless, part of these funds could initially be on ice because they could only be available in a double budget 2026/27.

For 2025, 1.18 million euros were budgeted, which would only enable the exchange of nine plants. In order to quickly cope with the upcoming exchange, the district council has approved an over -planned issue of 316,400 euros for 2025 and the work is already running: a corresponding order has been awarded, and a contractor has been found, whose binding period runs until August 15, 2025.

Security and income in focus

The income from speed violations is a significant source of income for the district. In 2023, an amount of 4.626 million euros was achieved, while in 2024 the income dropped to 4.127 million euros. Especially in the summer months, when many travelers use the well-developed roads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, speed controls are becoming increasingly important. The region is known for its motorways and country roads and plays a common role as a route to the Baltic Sea goals.

Safety on the streets has top priority, according to a district spokesman. The locations of the new measuring points are checked by an expert body, the accident commission. In this context, a new measuring system in Heilgeisthof near Greifswald is planned.

speed camera in numbers

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, both mobile and stationary speed cameras are used in order to be able to document speed overruns and other traffic violations. These include:

• speed overrun
• Spacement derivatives
• red light violations

It is important to know that the driver must be clearly recognizable on the speed camera photo in order to impose a fine. If you do not stick to the speed limits, you have to expect sensitive punishments that can range from fines to points in Flensburg and, if necessary, even driving bans.

For 2024, the authorities expect the highest traffic volume and an increase in speed overruns. Relzow leads the table of speed violations in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with 9,860 registered trigger. In the future, strict surveillance is waiting for the drivers, and the new speed camera will surely help to make the streets safer - drivers in the district should be prepared for this. Further information and details on speed controls can be found at Bussgeldkatalog and SPIEGEL .