Police Department in Unna County, Unna, implements traffic controls to address primary causes of accidents, namely excessive speed and mobile phone distraction
Circular Police Department Unna Conducts County-Wide Checks to Combat Speeding and Distraction
On August 20, 2025, the Circular Police Department Unna carried out county-wide checks from 06:00 to 14:00 to combat speeding and distraction due to mobile phones. The checks were aimed at ensuring the safety of road users and pedestrians.
During the checks, a traffic participant was measured at 83 km/h in a 50 km/h zone outside of built-up areas at a checkpoint in Selm. As a result, the individual now faces a fine of 150 euros and a point in Flensburg.
At another checkpoint in Schwerte, a car with stolen license plates was discovered, leading to a pursuit. However, the unknown driver could not be apprehended despite immediate pursuit measures. The Circular Police Department Unna did not provide information about the outcome of the pursuit in Schwerte.
The Circular Police Department Unna did not specify the number of traffic participants checked during the county-wide checks. They also did not mention any other causes of accidents besides speeding and distraction due to mobile phones during the checks.
The Circular Police Department Unna issued a statement following the control day, emphasizing that any person causing harm in public traffic through risky driving behaviors, such as speeding or consuming alcohol/drugs, is one too many. They also reiterated their commitment to strictly enforcing such violations.
For inquiries outside of office hours, contact the Control Center at 02303-921 3535 or [email protected]. For press inquiries, contact Nadine Richter at [email protected] or 02303-921 1152.
The Circular Police Department Unna did not provide details about the specific measures taken during this control day. The press office of the Police District Supervision Office Unna did not explicitly name the person responsible for editorial questions, but they can be contacted via the email [email protected].
The Circular Police Department Unna will continue to conduct such checks to ensure the safety of road users and pedestrians in the county.
