Exceeding Speed Limit: Raser Driving Above 110 Kilometers Per Hour
In a bid to ensure road safety, the police in Düsseldorf will continue to enforce speed limits on the city's roads and surrounding highways for the rest of the week. Last night, a total of 13 cars were caught speeding on the A59, with three vehicles exceeding the limit by more than 70 km/h.
The current speed limit on the A59 is 60 km/h, but no new information has been provided about the number of vehicles caught speeding at more than 70 km/h above the limit or the police's plans regarding the enforcement of speed limits on this particular stretch of road.
For those driving in the Düsseldorf area, it's essential to be aware of the speed limits. In built-up areas, the speed limit is typically 50 km/h, while outside built-up areas, the speed limit on highways is usually 100 km/h (unless signed otherwise). On Autobahns, the recommended speed is 130 km/h, but speeding fines still apply if the limit is exceeded.
The fines for speeding in Düsseldorf and surrounding highways vary based on how much the speed limit is exceeded and whether the violation occurs inside or outside an urban area. For speeding on highways around Düsseldorf, the fines as of 2025 are:
- Up to 10 km/h over the limit: €20
- 11–15 km/h over: €40
- 16–20 km/h over: €60
- 21–25 km/h over: €100 + 1 point on your driving record
- 26–30 km/h over: €150 + 1 point + 1-month driving ban
- 31–40 km/h over: €200 + 1 point + 1-month driving ban
- 41–50 km/h over: €320 + 2 points + 1-month driving ban
- 51–60 km/h over: €480 + 2 points + 2-month driving ban
- 61–70 km/h over: €600 + 2 points + 2-month driving ban
- Over 70 km/h over: €700 + 2 points + 3-month driving ban
Inside Düsseldorf city limits, fines are generally higher by about €10-€100 and driving bans can be longer for the same speeding offenses. Driving significantly over the limit can lead to points on your German driving record (Flensburg points), and accumulated points may lead to longer or permanent driving bans.
For those seeking more information about current fines for speeding offenses, the ADAC provides detailed information. The Antenne Düsseldorf Traffic Service can also be accessed online for real-time traffic updates.
It's crucial for all drivers to adhere to speed limits and drive responsibly to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.
- Strict fines for exceeding speed limits are enforced in Düsseldorf's public-transit areas, with fines ranging from €20 to €700, and potential driving bans, depending on the degree of speeding.
- In addition to road safety enforcement on the A59, drivers should be aware of speed limits on other routes in the Düsseldorf area, including general-news and transportation routes, as well as crime-and-justice zones.
- The finance industry plays a significant role in the enforcement of speed limits in Düsseldorf, as fines for speeding offenses are directly associated with the amount exceeded, contributing to the city's revenue.
