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Speed limit 10 in front of Niendorf school: safety for our children!
In Lübeck, during the B75 closure, the speed limit is 10 in front of the Niendorf elementary school in order to increase traffic safety.
Speed limit 10 in front of Niendorf school: safety for our children!
A step in the right direction? In Lübeck, more precisely in the Moisling district, new traffic signs are getting people talking. In the morning, “Tempo 10” signs and a speed measuring board were put up there to increase the safety of children in front of the nearby Niendorf elementary school. Residents report overwhelmingly positive reactions from parents, who are primarily concerned about the safety of their children. School operations were heavily influenced by the closure of the B75 between Stubbendorf and Hamberge, which led to increased traffic volumes and made the timing of the introduction of the speed limit particularly relevant. ln-online.de
The Niendorf elementary school currently has 94 students, and the school's teacher actively contacted the road traffic authority after the increase in traffic volume caused by the diversion became apparent. The closure of the B75 and the associated diversion route have made it necessary to introduce a speed limit of 10 km/h in the area in front of the school. This regulation will remain in effect until construction work is completed in September; The speed is then increased again to 30 km/h.
A look at the background
Heiner Sothmann, an expert representative from the German Traffic Watch, is critical of the temporary regulation and advocates the permanent introduction of a 10 km/h speed limit in schools. In his opinion, six to ten year olds have a particularly high need for protection and the consequences of traffic accidents can be serious, especially at higher speeds. The traffic situation in front of the elementary school is also not easy: the proximity of a bus stop and the winding road further complicate the situation. Further efforts to create a pedestrian crossing failed due to legal requirements that did not ensure enough safe sidewalks. ln-online.de
Similar approaches already exist in other cities. Speed limits, such as “10 km/h zones”, are intended not only to increase safety, but also to improve the practicality of traffic. In Oberhausen it was observed how a driver was speeding at 16 km/h in such a zone. Experts like Heiko Johannsen from the Hannover Medical School argue that speed limits make sense. The difference in braking distance is enormous: at 10 km/h it is 3.2 meters, while at 16 km/h it is already 5.6 meters. Slow speeds increase responsiveness and reduce the risk of serious accidents. sueddeutsche.de
Road safety in focus
But Germany, as a classic “car country”, still has a long way to go. Road traffic laws are heavily geared towards motorized traffic, which is deeply rooted in society. However, the majority of the population and the traffic light government currently support reforms in road traffic law in order to increase road safety. impact.h-da.de
It remains to be seen how the situation at the Niendorf elementary school will develop when the construction site on the B75 is completed in September. Parents and residents are hoping for a long-term solution that will ensure the safety of children not just temporarily, but permanently.