Templin mourns the time for two traffic fatalities - speed controls required!

Templin mourns the time for two traffic fatalities - speed controls required!

Templin, Deutschland - A worrying trend takes shape in the Uckermark. In 2023, the Templin volunteer fire brigade already complained about six deaths in its 100 missions. A rear -end collision on the street from Vietmannsdorf to Templin was particularly tragic, in which two people lost their lives. This has launched local politicians who discuss possible measures to increase traffic safety. City councilor Michael Klette (CDU) brought the idea of ​​a speed limit to 70 km/h to reduce the dangers on this street. However, the traffic authority has so far not seen any need for action, as reported by the [SVZ] (http://www.svz.de/regional/uckermark/wieder-zwei-tote-doch-doch-doch-doch-doch-doch-doch-set-keinen-kref- 3684310). In the meantime, a section between Templin and Ahrensdorf was already provided with a speed limit to 60 km/h after another accident. Jens Flehmer, the local military leader, himself witnessed the tragic events at this scene of the accident on May 16. He describes the situation as very focused and emphasizes the dangerousness of the winding section of Landesstraße 216. In his 36 years at the fire brigade, he witnessed at least four lives and around ten seriously injured due to traffic accidents in this area.

causes of the accident and measures

The causes of the accidents are diverse. The Verkehrskommission of the Uckermark district has recorded a total of ten traffic accidents with serious injuries in this section in the past ten years. Not adapted speed and fatigue play a crucial role here. According to Destatis, such data are the basis for future measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction planning. A correct recording and analysis of the causes of the accident could contribute to improving traffic safety.

Flehmer expresses that he seriously doubts whether a reduction in speed limits actually leads to reducing the dangers. A central point of his demands is therefore the introduction of regular speed controls. He also demands the creation of a bike path between Vietmannsdorf and Templin to offer cyclists more security.

The view of the authorities

The traffic authority considers the existing signage to be sufficient to influence the driving behavior of road users. A classification as a focus of the accident could be helpful, but does not automatically lead to a speed limit. Such measures must meet strict criteria. Despite the worrying figures and the demands for measures, the authority has so far been little movable.

summarized, the situation in the Uckermark shows how important it is to discuss suitable measures to improve traffic safety. The accident statistics make it clear that a serious examination of the causes is necessary to prevent future tragedies.