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Bert Scholz, an 86-year-old resident of Kottgeisering, has found himself in a disagreement with the authorities of Fürstenfeldbruck over a speeding fine he received while driving in the city. The controversy surrounds the placement of a speed camera, which Scholz believes is illegal due to a violation of the minimum distance requirement.
The incident occurred on the Schöngeisinger Straße in Fürstenfeldbruck, where Scholz was issued a 30-euro fine for driving 10 km/h over the speed limit. The speed camera was located 150 meters behind the entrance sign of Fürstenfeldbruck, contrary to the standard 200-meter rule. Scholz contends that the setup is too close to the entrance sign, making it an illegal measuring section.
The traffic surveillance has justified the location of the speed camera with the "speed funnel" and the 60 km/h limit already applying before the entrance. This situation, they argue, makes the 200-meter rule inapplicable. However, Scholz remains unconvinced and has written a letter to the traffic surveillance of Fürstenfeldbruck, citing the violation of the minimum distance requirement.
The ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) has weighed in on the matter, confirming that the minimum distance can be undershot in certain cases, such as at accident hotspots, school areas, or in the case of a "speed funnel". Yet, the ADAC spokesman did not provide any further details about the applicability of the minimum distance rule at accident hotspots or school areas, nor did they clarify whether the "speed funnel" at the entrance of Fürstenfeldbruck qualifies as such.
The authority responsible for processing Scholz's case is the local traffic or administrative authority (likely the Fürstenfeldbruck city or district administration's traffic office), but the exact agency name is not explicitly mentioned in the search results. Scholz, despite his doubts, does not want to risk a lengthy legal process and might pay the fine "under protest". However, he has not definitively decided to pay the fine, suggesting he may continue to pursue his challenge.
The incident has sparked anger among some residents over the speed camera trap at the entrance of Fürstenfeldbruck, with Scholz's case serving as a rallying point for those questioning the legality of the speed camera setup. As the case unfolds, the outcome could set a precedent for future challenges to speed camera placements in similar situations.
