New speed camera at the Cologne-Ost accident focus: Security in focus!
New speed camera at the Cologne-Ost accident focus: Security in focus!
The city of Cologne takes measures for more traffic safety: From the third quarter of 2025, a new stationary speed camera system on the B55A, out of the city in front of the Cologne-Ost motorway junction, will be installed. This decision comes in this area after an in -depth analysis of accident figures and traffic behavior. lindweiler.de reports that the focus is on the defusing of an accident center between the Buchforst ascent and the Höhenberg junction.
The Cologne accident commission, which is made up of representatives of the city, the police, the district government of Cologne and Street.NRW, has initiated the measure. Again and again there were serious accidents at this point, and the new speed camera system should help to significantly increase traffic safety. In 2024, a seriously injured and seven slightly injured people were counted in qualified accidents in this section. Liebtinkoeln.com
measurement data and speed controls
The numbers are alarming: Between April 29 and May 13, 2025, 323,904 vehicles were measured on this section. 85,374 of which exceeded the permitted maximum speed of 80 km/h, whereby the fastest vehicle was recorded at 181 km/h. This data impressively shows that there is a need for action, especially in the frequent rear -end collisions that happen particularly when there is a high volume of traffic.
The speed camera system is operated with a new, laser -based measuring system, which was also approved in March 2025. It is installed on a stable concrete slab on the side of the road and operated with a fuel cell because there is no power connection at the intended location. The rent for this system is around 260,000 euros for a period of 36 months, including all operating and repair costs. After this time, the city will decide whether it would like to rent, return or even buy the system. lindweiler.de
extensive precautions
The police will continue to carry out mobile speed controls until the speed camera was installed to ensure that road users comply with the speed limits. Adjustments to the guardrails and the signage are also necessary to ensure safe access to the system. The new speed camera was identified as part of a more comprehensive security strategy, and the city also checks the use of this new technology at other critical locations, such as on the zoo bridge.The planned measures once again show that the city of Cologne has an open ear for the security concerns of its citizens. Because one thing is certain: security on the streets should always be the top priority. Interested parties can find more information about traffic safety in Europe on ec.europa.eu.
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