Bavaria's 2026 Speed Marathon: 24 Hours of Unannounced Speed Traps Await
Bavaria is gearing up for the 2026 Speed Marathon, a major 24-hour crackdown on speeding scheduled for 15 April. The operation is part of a wider Speed Week running from 13 to 19 April, involving all 16 German states and several neighbouring European countries. Authorities have warned drivers to expect strict enforcement but will only reveal exact speed trap locations in the Allgäu region closer to the event. The Bavarian Speed Marathon forms a key part of the national Speed Week, coordinated across Germany and beyond. In past years, similar campaigns saw thousands of speed checks at accident-prone spots, with over 2,600 measurement points in North Rhine-Westphalia alone. Police will deploy mobile and stationary units without prior warning in many areas.
Last year's **2025 Speed Marathon** recorded a sharp rise in violations. In the Swabia South/West police district, **537 drivers** were caught speeding—**251 more** than in 2024. One extreme case involved a **45-year-old man** from Neu-Ulm, who was clocked at **129 km/h (80 mph)** in a **70 km/h (43 mph)** zone on the B10 highway. The **Allgäu region** will also see increased patrols during the 2026 operation. While exact trap locations remain under wraps for now, details will be published on the official website as the date approaches.
The 2026 Speed Marathon will see intensified checks across Bavaria and beyond. With all German states and several European partners involved, drivers can expect widespread enforcement. The operation aims to reduce speeding-related accidents through unannounced patrols and strict penalties.
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