Security check at Berliner Platz: 35 violations within 50 minutes!

Security check at Berliner Platz: 35 violations within 50 minutes!

Things got really busy in Lübeck on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The 4th police station carried out a traffic control at the Berliner Platz traffic junction, and not without reason. Traffic accidents have been increasing there recently, which is why the authorities have decided to take active action against the problem. During the 50-minute inspection, a whopping 35 violations were identified. A clear sign that there is a need for action here.

Berliner Platz is considered a real accident hotspot, which the police were able to determine due to the high number of traffic accidents, especially when turning, turning or crossing. As described on the Wikipedia website, an accident hotspot is a place where an above-average number of similar types of accidents occur. Such locations should be monitored and definitely improved due to their safety deficiencies.

Violations and measures

The controls focused in particular on two aspects: crossing the solid line and turning from the inner lane towards St.-Jürgen-Rings. For the 35 car users who violated the road traffic regulations, this meant a warning fine. Police spokesman Ulli Fritz Gerlach makes it clear that traffic density also has a significant influence on frequent accidents. After all, there are all kinds of road users here, from cars and buses to e-scooters and bicycles.

Statistics and reports via Destatis make it clear that the numbers of traffic accidents are continuously evaluated in order to develop well-founded measures to improve traffic safety. The seriousness of the situation requires immediate action, and the police have sent an important signal with their control.

Recommendations for road users

Cyclists are particularly vulnerable and their safety on the roads should be a top priority. Some recommendations police have provided for cyclists include:

• Die Fahrtrichtung immer durch Ausstrecken des Arms anzuzeigen.
• Die Geschwindigkeit so anzupassen, dass sie rechtzeitig wahrgenommen werden.
• Helle Kleidung und eine Warnweste zu tragen.
• Blickkontakt zu Kraftfahrzeugführern an Einmündungen und Ausfahrten herzustellen.
• Immer bremsbereit zu sein.

It is essential for both drivers and cyclists to look carefully over their shoulders when entering or leaving the roundabout. Predictive driving and an adjusted speed are the key to increasing road safety.

The police hope that such checks will not only reduce the number of violations, but also create greater awareness of the security risks. Only together can we ensure greater safety on the roads.