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Attention speed cameras! Today in Dresden: Where the speed traps lurk!
On September 2nd, 2025 there will be mobile speed cameras in Blasewitz and the surrounding area. Find out where speed cameras are used and how traffic monitoring works.
Attention speed cameras! Today in Dresden: Where the speed traps lurk!
Today, on September 2nd, 2025, the speed for drivers in Dresden will be examined more closely again. Two mobile speed cameras are in use and are available to measure the speed of road users. But be careful: the locations of these measuring points can also change throughout the day or new ones could be added. The current locations are positioned at different points in the city.
The first location is on Steinbacher Grundstrasse in Gompitz, more precisely in the Steinbach district. A speed control was set up here at 6:46 a.m. and the permitted limit is 30 km/h. The second measuring point can be found on Dürerstrasse in Blasewitz, Striesen and Striesen-West, where the control began at 6:24 a.m., also with a speed limit of 30 km/h. This information was updated at 7:22 a.m. today and gives all road users the opportunity to drive with foresight. News.de reports about it.
The importance of speed cameras
Speed cameras play a central role in traffic monitoring. They are not only there to detect speeding, but also contribute to general road safety. The technology used is based on the Doppler effect: radar waves are emitted and reflected by passing vehicles. In the event of a violation, not only is the speed measured, but a photo of the vehicle is also taken. This means that violations can be clearly assigned, with the driver being responsible for speed in Germany, in contrast to some other countries where the vehicle owner is responsible. Bussgeldkatalog.org explains the mechanics behind speed cameras.
There are around 4,400 permanently installed radar measuring devices in Germany, with both mobile and stationary systems being used for speed monitoring. The mobile devices in particular are flexible and can be quickly set up in different locations. This leads to increased driver attention and thus also serves traffic education. Wikipedia provides further background information on speed monitoring.
Velocity measurement methods
The methods of measuring speed have evolved over the years. In addition to the classic speed cameras, modern technologies such as laser measuring devices or light barriers are also used today. In Austria, for example, measurements are often taken from behind, which contributes to the driver's anonymity. In Germany, on the other hand, front radar devices are often used, which makes it easier to identify the driver. The monitoring systems can come in various forms, be it as stationary systems, often known as “star boxes”, or as mobile systems, which are used individually.
These measures are particularly important in urban areas where traffic density is increased. However, critics complain that speed enforcement is often carried out for economic reasons, as the revenue from fines flows directly into public budgets. Ultimately, the measures pursue an important goal: increasing road safety and reducing accidents on the roads.
So if you are driving in Dresden today, you should pay particular attention to the speed limits. Not only can overdoing it cost money, but it can also endanger your safety and that of other road users.