Multiple sprinters apprehended at the Speed Race event, dubbed as the Blitz Marathon

In the heart of southwestern Germany, the city of Stuttgart played host to a significant event aimed at promoting road safety – the Blitzermarathon. This Europe-wide speed control week initiative took place on Wednesday, and it saw over 1,400 officers setting up 612 control points for radar checks.

The Ministry of the Interior in Stuttgart announced that a total of 15,317 speeding violations were detected during the Blitzermarathon. The event, which lasted a whole day, involved inspecting over 546,000 vehicles, with the police strictly monitoring traffic to ensure compliance with speed limits.

As a result, drivers received fine notices for speeding tickets issued during the event. Moreover, 273 drivers face a driving ban due to their excessive speeding. These figures represent an increase compared to last year, when around 408,000 vehicles were checked during a similar event.

Thomas Strobl, the Baden-Württemberg Minister of the Interior, emphasised the importance of these speed controls, stating that they increase traffic safety and are not "state extortion." He further expressed his commitment to promoting more consideration and safety on the roads.

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The Blitzermarathon event, which involves speed traps, was part of a Europe-wide speed control week, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of adhering to speed limits and promoting road safety across the continent.

Multiple sprinters apprehended at the Speed Race event, dubbed as the Blitz Marathon