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Ducato driver avoids speed camera punishment: Tablet makes it possible!
Find out new information about speed measurements in Flensburg: speed cameras, fines and legal aspects of traffic law.
Ducato driver avoids speed camera punishment: Tablet makes it possible!
In a current case that is making waves in a camping forum, a Ducato driver reports that he was caught twice without ever receiving any mail from the fines office. According to the driver's explanations, the folding mechanism of his tablet obscured his face, making identification in the speed camera photo impossible. MOIN.DE checked with the fines office and received interesting information about the rules of traffic monitoring.
The fines office in the Schleswig-Flensburg district confirmed that an administrative offense can only be punished if there is sufficient suspicion against a specific person. However, if the speed camera photo completely covers the driver's face, identification is not possible. In addition, the Hamburg Fines Office informed that it is not absolutely necessary to be able to see the full face on a speed camera image; Simply recognizing individual features can be sufficient.
The role of speed cameras and how they work
Speed cameras have the task of monitoring traffic violations, especially speeding. There are both stationary and mobile speed cameras that use various technologies such as radar, laser or induction loops to record violations. The amount of the fine also varies depending on the severity of the offense and the place where it was committed - the penalties are generally higher in urban areas than out of town. More importantly, speed camera photos can only be used if the driver can be clearly seen, and technical defects can make a fine notice vulnerable, as the fine catalog highlights.
In Germany there is no owner liability in moving traffic. This means that the owner of the vehicle must name the driver if he did not drive the vehicle himself. The only exception remains if identifying the driver entails self-incrimination. However, the Hamburg Fines Office warns against deliberately avoiding a fine, as such behavior can be seen as inconsiderate towards other road users.
The current state of road safety
Mobile flashing often comes as a surprise to drivers. It can occur in various forms, such as in vehicles or trailers, and helps to improve road safety. However, speed camera warning apps are also prohibited while driving and can be punished with a fine of 75 euros and one point in Flensburg.
In terms of economic efficiency, speed cameras are very popular in cities such as Hamburg, Munich and Berlin, as they generate considerable income from fines due to the high traffic densities. However, this is primarily about improving road safety, not just a rip-off, as is often assumed.
It remains to be seen whether the Ducato driver's story will lead to a discussion about the error rate speed cameras and fine notices. What is certain, however, is that the topic of lightning systems and their regulations will continue to be a topic of conversation both in the camping forum and among the general public.