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Attention drivers: There is lightning in Cologne today – where you have to be careful!
On September 15th, 2025, the police in Cologne, Höhenberg, monitored mobile speed checks. Find out more about fines and safety.
Attention drivers: There is lightning in Cologne today – where you have to be careful!
Today, September 15, 2025, there are two speed control hotspots in Cologne that drivers should take note of. At these locations there is an increased risk of fines or even driving bans. The police in North Rhine-Westphalia are known for their continuous monitoring of road traffic, and this also applies to our city. Loud News.de The two current locations are the B55 in Kalk, Höhenberg and Geldernstrasse in Nippes, Bilderstöckchen.
Current information shows that the speed camera on the B55, where the speed limit is 80 km/h, was reported at 12:49 p.m. today. In Nippes, however, drivers have to be particularly careful because the speed limit here is only 30 km/h. The speed control was already carried out here today at 8:44 a.m. This means that temporary speed measurements can be expected again and again in Cologne today.
Why speed controls are important
But why is the whole thing so important? Speed checks are a proven means by the police to check compliance with the speed limit and help to increase road safety. This significantly reduces accidents. They often take place in places where people are often in danger - such as at busy intersections or in residential areas.
The controls can be carried out both mobile and stationary and use a variety of techniques. Whether radar systems, light barriers or laser measuring devices – the police have a wide range of methods to record the speed of drivers. The aim is to massively improve road safety, and the police are able to achieve this not least through the consistent punishment of speeding violations, which are recorded in the catalog of fines Bussgeldkatalog.org explained.
The fines in detail
When it comes to the specific fines, it depends on how fast you were traveling. In urban areas, the penalties for speeding are as follows:
| Exceedance (km/h) | Fine (€) |
|---|---|
| Until 10 | 30 |
| 11 – 15 | 50 |
| 16 – 20 | 70 |
| 21 – 25 | 115 (1 point) |
| 26 – 30 | 180 (1 month driving ban) |
| 31 – 40 | 260 (1 month driving ban) |
| 41 – 50 | 400 (1 month driving ban) |
| 51 – 60 | 560 (2 months driving ban) |
| 61 – 70 | 700 (3 months driving ban) |
| Over 70 | 800 (3 months driving ban) |
As you can see, it can quickly become expensive. This applies particularly to novice drivers: Anyone who exceeds the speed by 21 km/h will receive an A-violation, which can not only result in additional costs but also an extended probationary period including participation in an advanced seminar, such as Bussgeldkatalog.de informed.
It is therefore advisable to respect the speed limits and have a good hand with the accelerator pedal. Steep fines and possible driving bans are no fun – both for your wallet and for your own mobility.