Attention, drivers! These six streets in Cologne are sparkling today!

Attention, drivers! These six streets in Cologne are sparkling today!

Drivers in Cologne must be particularly vigilant today, November 4, 2025, because there is a risk of lightning in several places in the city. In the early hours of the morning, a total of six locations were reported where speed cameras were taking place. These controls are not only intended to collect fines, but also to contribute to traffic safety on Cologne's roads. [news.de](https://www.news.de/auto/858907351/mobile-blitzer-d-koeln-radarkontrolle-nordrhein-westfalen-aktuell-in-kalk-rath-muelheim-holweide-i nnenstadt-neustadt-nord-ehrenfeld-old town-south-capitolviertel-neustadt-south-student district-where-is-the-blitz-toned-today-on-tuesday-04-11-2025/1/) reports that in Cologne there is a particular focus on the speed of vehicles, and there are some clear speed limits.

The current speed camera locations are distributed across the districts, with the speed limits remaining constant at 30 km/h or 50 km/h. Here are the locations in detail:

• Lützerathstraße (51107 Kalk, Rath) – 30 km/h, gemeldet um 10:02 Uhr
• Piccoloministraße (51067 Mülheim, Holweide) – 30 km/h, gemeldet um 07:25 Uhr
• Hansaring (50670 Innenstadt, Neustadt/Nord) – 30 km/h, gemeldet um 09:23 Uhr
• Melatengürtel (50823 Ehrenfeld) – 30 km/h, gemeldet um 07:19 Uhr
• Mengelbergstraße (50676 Innenstadt, Altstadt-Süd, Kapitolviertel) – 50 km/h, gemeldet um 07:16 Uhr
• Barbarossaplatz (50674 Innenstadt, Neustadt/Süd, Studentenviertel) – 30 km/h, gemeldet um 04:56 Uhr

Protective measures and controls

It is important to emphasize that speed camera warning devices are prohibited in vehicles. In addition, the speed camera warning functions in navigation apps must be deactivated. According to the current catalog of fines in Germany, violating this ban can also lead to severe penalties. Drivers should therefore think carefully about whether they stick to the prescribed speed limits, because exceeding the speed limit is expensive and can also have fatal consequences for road safety.

The controversies surrounding speed cameras and speed cameras are not new. Germany's road traffic regulations, specifically paragraph 23, paragraph 1b StVO, stipulates that technical devices that display speed cameras or disrupt their effectiveness may not be used. blitzerkatalog.org provides comprehensive information on how to keep up to date with the latest speed cameras, penalties and even possible measurement errors.

Outlook for upcoming controls

Lightning locations are dynamic and may change regularly. Drivers are well advised to always be up to date when it comes to speed controls in their area. It's worth regularly checking a speed camera overview that offers various filter options, such as by state or city. This way you can keep track of speed cameras, which are sorted by type and also provide useful information about changes in the catalog of fines.

In summary, it is important to be careful in Cologne today. If you stick to the speed limits, you not only make life easier for yourself, but also for other road users. With a little caution and attention, everyone can drive through the city more safely - and without being disturbed by unpleasant surprises from the speed cameras.