In Falkenstein in the Vogtland police clocked a driver travelling at 132 km/h The speed check took place on Plauensche Straße According to the Zwickau Police Directorate this was one of the most serious offences detected during the operation; accordingly, the nationwide catalogue of traffic offences provides for a fine of €800 plus fees, a three-month driving ban and two points in Flensburg are published.
During the period in which checks were carried out, 285 vehicles passed the checkpoint, and 33 speeding offences were recorded. The Zwickau Police Directorate provided no further details about the driver concerned or the specific circumstances. There is no indication of any additional offences, such as endangering road traffic or illegal racing.
Police regularly justify checks of this kind as a way to reduce accidents caused by excessive speed. The speed limit in built-up areas is generally 50 km/h, as crossing traffic, bus stops, schools and residential areas increase the risks. Road safety data shows that even moderate speeding can significantly worsen the consequences of a collision; extreme speeding such as in this case is considered particularly dangerous.
Under the law, the catalogue of traffic offences classifies speeding violations in tiers: very high speeds in built-up areas generally result in a substantial fine, two points on the Flensburg driving fitness register and a driving ban lasting several months. Criminal proceedings are considered only if other offences are also involved. The Zwickau Police Directorate also noted that checks uncover not only individual extreme cases but numerous less serious speeding offences which, taken together, can affect road safety.
The latest figures from Falkenstein are part of recurring operations by Saxony’s police, who focus their efforts according to local conditions and the number of complaints. For road users, this means that mobile speed checks take place at different times alongside fixed cameras. The authorities announced that such checks would continue. It was not yet clear whether the driver concerned would appeal.
The report is based on information from the Zwickau Police Directorate, as relayed by regional media. At the time of publication, no further details were available, for example about the type of vehicle, the registered keeper or any tolerance deduction in this specific case.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).