A13 under lightning fire: Calau faces high fines!

A13 under lightning fire: Calau faces high fines!

Particular caution is required on the A13, one of Brandenburg's most important motorways, today, June 14, 2025. Experts warn of an increased risk of fines and driving bans due to speeding. Current information on the lightning locations shows that a mobile speed trap has been active in the area around Calau, near Groß Mehßow, since the early hours of the morning, more precisely since 8:09 a.m. The maximum permitted speed at this point is 120 km/h. However, the speed camera location has not yet been officially confirmed, which could create additional uncertainty. According to news.de, speeding here could lead to severe fines.

What many road users often don't know: The Road Traffic Act (StVO) determines the penalties for exceeding the speed limit. This not only includes high fines, but also points in Flensburg and possibly even driving bans. Traffic monitoring is the responsibility of German authorities such as police and public order offices, who ensure that the roads remain safe. A well-thought-out set of rules, the nationwide catalog of offenses, also regulates all relevant fines and consequences of violations.

The role of mobile flash units

Mobile speedometers, which are often used flexibly at different locations, play a central role in speed monitoring. These devices differ in their technological design: There are laser and radar measuring devices and, less often, sensor measuring devices. In recent years there has been a trend back towards stationary speed cameras, although mobile speed cameras are also commonly used. Bussgeldkatalog.org points out that the costs for speed cameras can vary greatly depending on the offense, which means that the financial consequences of a speeding ticket can add up considerably.

The introduction of pilot projects such as the section control on the B6 near Hanover shows the authorities' increasing interest in sustainably reducing speeding. The average speed is determined across several systems to ensure that drivers not only temporarily slow down, but also adhere to the speed limits over longer distances.

Information for road users

Drivers must therefore be well informed to avoid surprises. On platforms such as Bussgeld-info.de users can find helpful information about speed controls. This also includes tools such as a fine calculator, which provides guidance if you happen to be driving too fast. It is therefore worth following the traffic news carefully and familiarizing yourself with the legal situation.

Overall, it is clear that traffic monitoring should be taken seriously in order not only to avoid fines, but also to contribute to the safety of all road users. So if you drive on the A13 today, be careful – both for your own safety and for the safety of others.