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Attention drivers! Where the danger of flashlights lurks in Cologne today!
Current speed camera locations in Cologne, including Lindenthal, on September 25th, 2025. Find out more about speed limits and speed enforcement.
Attention drivers! Where the danger of flashlights lurks in Cologne today!
In Cologne today, September 25, 2025, attention will be paid to compliance with speed limits. Mobile speed traps will be deployed at a total of six locations in the city to stop reckless driving and increase safety on the roads. The police in North Rhine-Westphalia sound the alarm and expect drivers to stick to the prescribed speeds. After all, speeding is often the cause of numerous traffic accidents.
The current speed camera locations are well distributed across different parts of the city. The following speed limit applies in these locations:
- Bergisch Gladbacher Straße (51067 Mülheim, Holweide): 30 km/h, gemeldet um 07:48 Uhr
- Kapellenstraße (50997 Rodenkirchen, Hochkirchen): 30 km/h, gemeldet um 07:42 Uhr
- Roonstraße (50674 Innenstadt, Neustadt/Süd, Komponistenviertel): 50 km/h, gemeldet um 07:17 Uhr
- Friedrich-Schmidt-Straße (50933 Lindenthal, Braunsfeld): 30 km/h, gemeldet um 07:09 Uhr
- Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer (50668 Innenstadt, Neustadt/Nord im Bereich Richters): 50 km/h, gemeldet um 07:04 Uhr
- Luxemburger Straße (50939 Lindenthal, Sülz): 30 km/h, gemeldet um 05:41 Uhr
The technology behind the speed cameras
Lightning technology in Germany is diverse. Common methods include radar, laser and induction loop measurements, all of which are regulated by law. These devices must be tested by an approved testing body before use to ensure reliability. The installation of these systems is also subject to strict guidelines, which, among other things, set minimum distances from traffic signs.
Speed is often determined using so-called laser measurement, in which laser beams are emitted and reflected back by the vehicle. Radar measurements, on the other hand, use electromagnetic waves whose reflection determines the speed of the vehicle through the Doppler effect.
Laws and consequences
Compliance with speed limits is not only a question of safety, but also a legal requirement. In Germany, the fines and points that drivers can receive for speeding vary. Penalties are stricter in urban areas than outside of urban areas. For example, a driver who speeds 21 km/h too fast in an urban area will be punished with a fine of 115 euros and one point. If you exceed 31 km/h, you get two points and a one-month driving ban.
If you rush past a speed camera, you should think carefully about whether it is worth the few seconds you gain. Objections against fine notices are possible within 14 days, although proof of the legal installation of the devices must often be provided.
Mobile traffic monitoring has established itself in cities like Cologne as a far-reaching means of reducing speeding. Traffic education and consistent controls are important to minimize the risk of accidents. Ultimately, it's about the safety of all road users.
Further information about speed cameras and the regulations associated with them can also be found at Catalog of fines as well as at ADAC.