Germany’s speed camera alert app debate divides politicians and safety advocates
Germany’s debate over speed camera alert apps is heating up again. Politicians and transport groups are pushing for stricter rules, while the federal government resists a full ban. The issue was discussed in 2025 after being included in the 2024 coalition agreement of the traffic light government.
Currently, German law already bans the use or possession of devices that detect or interfere with traffic enforcement. But federal states want tougher measures, arguing the existing ban is too weak. They also propose aligning Germany’s rules with stricter policies in other European countries.
The Bundesrat, Germany’s upper house, insists enforcement should not depend only on random police checks. Instead, they call for clearer penalties and more consistent action. Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP), along with groups like ADAC and VCD, supports expanding the ban to improve road safety. However, the Federal Transport Ministry has rejected calls for a total ban on speed camera alert apps. Officials argue that effective penalties and reliable enforcement matter more than outright prohibition.
The dispute centres on how best to enforce the ban and whether stricter rules will reduce speeding. Federal states want changes to match European standards, while the ministry focuses on better enforcement. The outcome will shape how Germany handles speed camera alerts in the future.
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