Police start lightning marathon against turf in Germany
The short version
The German police have started a nationwide speed camera marathon. The campaign is intended to curb speeding during the holiday season and prevent serious traffic accidents.
The police launched a nationwide speed control campaign in several federal states.3,2,1 The aim of the campaign is to reduce serious traffic accidents through targeted checks of speed cameras.3,2,1 Checks take place during peak travel season.3,1
The police want to specifically monitor and punish speeding.2,1 The campaign is being carried out in several federal states at the same time.3,2,1 The police emphasize that the controls should have a preventive effect.3,1
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