Neuwied's Traffic Crackdown Cuts Speeding Violations by 7% in One Year
Neuwied has cut speeding violations by stepping up its own traffic enforcement. Since late October 2023, the city's regulatory office has taken over speed checks from police. The move aimed to free up police time while making roads safer through more frequent monitoring.
The city launched its speed control programme in late 2023. In the first year, officers recorded 7,284 violations out of 160,398 vehicle checks. Two field officers now work shifts covering weekdays, weekends, and late nights.
Equipment includes a mobile enforcement van and a tripod-mounted system. This allows flexible monitoring across different locations. The city also announces checkpoints in advance on social media.
By the second year, violations dropped to 6,748 despite testing more vehicles—164,490 in total. The share of drivers breaking limits fell from 4.54% to 4.10%. The worst offence recorded was a driver caught at 98 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
Fines and warnings issued so far total €209,310. Of this, around €191,357 has already been paid.
The city's approach has led to fewer speeding cases while increasing the number of checks. With fines collected and violations down, officials say the system is working as planned. Police resources have also been freed up for other duties.
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