BMW driver races through 30 km/h zone at 134 km/h near Berlin daycare center

The driver must now expect a fine of €800, which is to be paid to the public order office. In addition, according to police, two points will be entered in the driving aptitude register in Flensburg. A three-month driving ban is also threatened. The report does not indicate which authority will issue the fine notice.

Consequences for the driver

Police used the incident to publicly draw attention to the dangers of speeding in urban traffic – particularly in areas where children are present. Due to the publication of the speed camera photo and the large number of followers of the police WhatsApp channel, the case is likely to receive widespread attention.

The specific case is part of a series of high-profile speed checks with which Berlin police are deliberately drawing attention to violations in sensitive areas. Police have previously shared speed camera photos on social media to increase the deterrent effect.

It is not yet known whether the driver will accept the fine notice or file an objection. The driver's identity was also not published by police. No information is available regarding the age, gender, or place of residence of the person involved.

30 km/h zone to protect children

Residenzstraße in Reinickendorf is a busy connecting road in the north of Berlin. 30 km/h zones are established there, among other reasons, to protect the routes to schools and daycare centers. Speeding in such areas particularly endangers children who must cross the street on their way to childcare facilities.

Berlin police announced that they would continue speed checks at sensitive locations. Police initially did not provide further details on the current proceedings.

Background: Checks near schools and daycare centers

Overall, the case shows how high the financial and consequential costs of speeding in 30 km/h zones can be. In addition to a fine of €800, a three-month driving ban and two points in Flensburg are threatened – without an accident having occurred. In the event of an accident involving personal injury, the consequences would have been significantly more severe.

Experts have long pointed out that speeding violations near daycare centers and schools are particularly common. Police therefore rely on a combination of checks, public relations work, and deterrent reporting.