Lightning alarm on the A8: speed is measured here today!

Lightning alarm on the A8: speed is measured here today!

Ramersdorf, München, Deutschland - Today, on June 11, 2025, it is time again: Drivers on the A8 have to be careful, because flashes are made in six different locations. The police have set up mobile lightning systems at various locations to increase traffic safety. The data collected is intended to help reduce speed violations that are often considered the main cause of traffic accidents in Germany. News.de The locations of the current lightning campaigns:

• Teisendorf (Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria) - no speed indication
• Gersthofen / Hirblingen (Augsburg district, Bavaria) - no speed indication
• Frasdorf (Rosenheim district, Bavaria) - speed limit 120 km/h
• Leonberg (Böblingen district, Baden-Württemberg)-speed limit 10 km/h
• Brunnthal (Munich district, Bavaria) - no speed specification
• Ulm (Baden-Württemberg)-no speed indication

The Traffistar S330 is particularly in use in Irschenberg: a fixed speed camera system that takes photos for speeding, which are then forwarded to the fine in Viechtach. In the case of measurements, compliance with the varying speed limits must be carefully considered. According to bussgeldportal.de there are also some interesting points that drivers should definitely keep in mind:

fines and punishments

keep the right pace is not only a question of security, but also of the wallet. Anyone who thinks that a small "crossing" would not be noticed should take a close look at the punishments. There are different fines, depending on the exceeding:

like bussgeldexperte.org it becomes expensive, especially for repeat offenders and those who are more than 26 km/h too fast. Here not only a fine, but also a driving ban. There is a tolerance deduction that is at 3 km/h at speeds.

But be careful: many fine notices are incorrect - according to a study, it is even over 56%. This should not discourage drivers to have a fine procedure contested due to mistakes. Sometimes an objection to the measurement really brings something.

This shows that if you drive the A8, you should not only look at the street, but also at the pace. With a bit of prudence and a look at the pace markers, juicy fines may be avoided!