In two years, there have been 19 incidents, prompting the decision to discontinue Rüttelstreifen in an effort to eliminate rabies in South Thuringia.
In an effort to enhance safety on the busy road connecting Zella-Mehlis and Oberhof, rumble strips are being installed. These viscous materials, which harden on the road surface, are intended to prevent risky acceleration maneuvers on the winding stretch.
The application of rumble strips is not a new concept. There are examples in other federal states where they have worked as desired in reducing accidents. The strips cause noticeable noise and vibrations in vehicles when driven over, serving as a reminder for drivers to maintain a safe speed.
Despite the installation of rumble strips, motorcyclists should not be banned from the route. The strips are designed to improve safety for all road users, not to restrict access.
The road safety measures come in response to a high number of accidents on the road. In the past two years, there have been a total of 19 accidents, two of which were fatal. This has prompted a special session of the accident commission, a body consisting of representatives from the police, road traffic authorities, and experts from the state office for construction and traffic.
The accident commission's task is to prevent accidents and make roads safer. They systematically investigate traffic accidents in Thuringia to identify patterns and improve traffic safety.
The rumble strips are being applied at seven accident-prone spots on the road. The decision to install them was made based on repeated accidents and evidence that excessive speed has led to dangerous situations.
However, the installation of new guardrails on the roadside in the Wartburg district has sparked controversy and frustration from drivers. It seems that road safety improvements can sometimes be a source of debate.
In Jena, a protest was held demanding more safety for cyclists due to drivers not keeping a safe enough distance when overtaking. The ADFC emphasized the importance of keeping at least 1.5 meters distance in urban areas when overtaking cyclists.
As the safety of the road is checked next year to determine if the application of rumble strips has been effective, it is clear that the focus remains on making the road between Zella-Mehlis and Oberhof safer for all road users.
It is worth noting that some have criticized what they perceive as a prioritization of road-crossing animal safety over human safety in traffic incidents. Anita L., for example, commented that "many of the 'law-makers' seem to prioritize the happiness of road-crossing animals over human safety in traffic incidents."
Despite this, the installation of rumble strips is a positive step towards improving road safety and reducing the number of accidents on the Zella-Mehlis to Oberhof route. Additional noise is not expected from the application of rumble strips, making them a practical solution to a pressing safety issue.
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