Dresden scores drivers: fines at record height!

Dresden scores drivers: fines at record height!

In Dresden, a lot is currently happening on the streets: the number of Tempo 30 zones is increasing, and thus also the income from fines. A trend that according to TAG24 is apparently not just a response to traffic accidents. When you look at the current figures, you can see that the accident has remained constant over the years in traffic accidents.

With the introduction of more Tempo 30 sections in the past ten years-a total of 377 new zones have been set up-the city administration sees a clear step towards traffic safety. The mayor, Stephan Kühn from the Greens, emphasizes that these measures are also intended as part of noise protection. Critics who have the feeling that the traffic is slowed down are pointed out that the goal is not only temporation, but above all security.

statistical insights and fine income

A look at the numbers shows that the income from the ward and fines of 8.5 million euros in 2015 rose to over 13.7 million euros in 2024. This shows the increase in controls, because the operations of mobile speed cameras have also grown-from 1900 in 2015 to 2200 in 2022. In addition, there have been two super carpenters since April 2024, which not only control traffic, but also serve to make the streets safer. This can also be seen in the slightly increased travel speed of cars, which was almost 25 km/h in 2023.

A comprehensive analysis of the traffic situation is supplied, among other things, in the annual statistical manual "Traffic in Numbers", which is published by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport. This manual, which has been collecting data for traffic and accident reliably for over 40 years, has now also been available free of charge in digital form, as the Motorfahrt-tundamt

accident statistics and safety in road traffic

The current traffic accident statistics show that there were a total of 2299 traffic accident victims in 2024, including 7 deaths. For comparison: In 2016 there were 2214 victims with 11 deaths. These figures are not only important for the city of Dresden, they also serve as the basis for transport policy at the federal level, as the Statistics of the Destatis . The aim is to take measures to improve traffic safety through the recording of comprehensive data about accidents, involved and vehicle types.

This remains to be seen how the developments in Dresden will continue to shape. However, one thing is clear: the combination of increased speed limits, increased control and a constant number of traffic accidents is a topic that the city will continue to employ.