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New speed camera in Rostock: Shock after a fatal accident involving a cyclist!
From July 16, 2025, a new speed camera will be installed in Rostock to monitor speeding violations at a serious accident scene.
New speed camera in Rostock: Shock after a fatal accident involving a cyclist!
An important innovation is imminent in Rostock: a speed camera will soon be installed at the intersection of Ernst-Barlach-Straße/Mühlendamm. This was announced NDR. The aim of the speed camera is to monitor compliance with the speed limit of a maximum of 30 km/h. What is particularly explosive is the fact that a cyclist had a fatal accident at this point in 2024, which underlines the danger of the area. The poor visibility in the curve area poses a high risk for both pedestrians and cyclists.
The cost of installing the speed camera is around 117,000 euros. The speed camera will be placed on the right side of the road heading out of town to better control traffic. After the tragic accident occurred a year earlier, the possibility of converting one of the lanes into a bicycle lane was discussed. However, this idea was not met with approval because the high volume of traffic and the potential risk of traffic jams spoke against it. In the long term, there are also plans to build a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists between Neue Bleicherstraße and Mühlendamm in order to avoid the danger zone.
Increase safety for cyclists
The current debate about traffic safety is not only important in Rostock. The objective safety of cyclists has been discussed in the media for years. A study by insurers' accident research shows that cycling in Germany is particularly risky compared to other means of transport Mobility Forum. At least 26% of all traffic accidents in 2016 affected cyclists, even though they only made up 11% of the traffic volume. Three factors are crucial for road safety: the individual characteristics of cyclists, the cycling infrastructure and the general traffic situation.
Over 50% of cyclists feel unsafe on German roads, which represents a significant hurdle for many. The SiRa project, launched in 2020, therefore aims to increase both objective and subjective security. The fears of cyclists should also be taken seriously and concrete solutions should be developed.
Rights and obligations in traffic
In addition to secure infrastructure, rights and obligations in transport are also of central importance. A current case that illustrates the picture surrounding the causes of accidents involving cyclists concerned a cyclist who was overlooked by a car driver on a cycle path Blitzeranwalt. The court ruled in favor of the cyclist, who was significantly injured. It became clear that drivers on cycle paths must give priority to cyclists. Cyclists have the right to ride safely without the constant fear of inattentive drivers.
The combination of increased safety awareness, infrastructural improvements and clear liability regulation can help improve safety for all road users. The upcoming speed camera in Rostock is just a step in the right direction to reduce the dangers at this critical point and increase confidence in road safety.