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In Germany, a reminder has been issued to drivers about the use of speed trap detection devices while driving. According to the German Road Traffic Regulations (§23/1c), it is illegal to use any speed trap apps, radar detectors, or similar devices that display or interfere with traffic enforcement while driving. This includes standalone devices and speed camera alerts integrated into satnavs or navigation apps.
The resumption of speed limit enforcement on many roads in Germany is scheduled for August 10th. Drivers caught using such equipment face an on-the-spot fine of €75 and one penalty point on their license.
It is important to note that merely possessing these devices is not prohibited in Germany. However, it is safer and legally advisable to disable any speed camera notifications on your devices before driving in Germany.
This rule is consistent with laws in several other European countries like Spain, France, Belgium, and Italy, where similar devices are banned while driving. The rationale for this is to maintain road safety and enforce speed limits effectively without allowing drivers to evade detection by speed enforcement tools.
This law is part of Germany's strict approach to speed enforcement, where fines and penalties for speeding depend on how much the speed limit is exceeded and the type of road (urban vs. rural).
[1] Source: German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) [5] Source: German Traffic Fine Regulations (Ordnungswidrigkeitenverfahrensgesetz)
- Embracing a safe and law-abiding lifestyle while driving in Germany, many drivers choose to disable speed camera alerts integrated into their car's navigation systems, as per the German Road Traffic Regulations (§23/1c).
- As technology continues to evolve, certain devices such as speed trap apps, radar detectors, and similar tools that interfere with traffic enforcement are banned from use while driving in Germany, as well as in several other European countries like Spain, France, Belgium, and Italy, to maintain road safety and enforce speed limits effectively.
