New speed camera in Rostock: shock after a fatal accident with cyclists!

New speed camera in Rostock: shock after a fatal accident with cyclists!

Rostock, Deutschland - In Rostock there is an important innovation: a speed camera will soon be installed at the Ernst-Barlach-Straße/Mühlendamm intersection. This was announced [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/rostock/wo-kommt-der-neue-blitzer-in-rostock-hin ,Mvregiorostock-364.html). The speed camera aims to monitor compliance with the speed limit of a maximum of 30 km/h. The fact that at this point in 2024 a cyclist was particularly explosive is particularly explosive, which underlines the danger of the area. Due to the poor visibility in the corner area, there is a high risk for both pedestrians and cyclists.

The cost of installing the speed camera amounts to around 117,000 euros. The speed camera is placed out of the city on the right side of the road to better control the traffic. After the tragic accident took place a year earlier, the possibility was discussed to devote one of the lanes to a bicycle track. However, this idea was not approved, since the high traffic and the potential risk of traffic jams spoke. In the long term, the construction of a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists between the new Bleicherstraße and the Mühlendamm is also planned to avoid the danger site.

Increase security 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 of accident research by insurers proves that cycling in Germany is particularly risky compared to other means of transport Mobility Forum. After all, 26% of all traffic accidents in 2016 concerned cyclists, although they only made up 11% of traffic. Three factors are crucial for traffic safety: the individual properties of the cyclists, the wheel infrastructure and the general traffic situation.

Over 50% of cyclists feel uncertain on German roads, which is a significant hurdle for many. The Sira project, which was launched in 2020, has therefore set itself the goal of increasing both the lenses and subjective security. The fears of the cyclists should also be taken seriously and concrete proposed solutions are to be developed.

rights and obligations in traffic

In addition to secure infrastructure, the rights and obligations in the traffic are also of central importance. A current case that illustrates the image of the cause of the accident by cyclists affected a cyclist who was overlooked by a car driver on a bike path [speedmar lawyer] (https://www.blitzeranwalt.com/artikel/verkehrsunfall-im-deutschen-vergsrecht-recht- und- mandatory-bei-rein-rad-unfall/). The court decided in favor of the cyclist, which was significantly injured. It became clear that drivers on bike paths have to grant cycle traffic priority. Cyclists have the right to drive safely without having to be afraid of inattentive drivers.

The combination of increased security awareness, infrastructural improvements and a clear regulation of liability can help to improve security for all road users. The upcoming speed camera in Rostock is only one step in the right direction to reduce the dangers at this critical point and to strengthen trust in traffic safety.