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Schools and childcare facilities' speed enforcement post-holidays yield successful results: A minor excess (2.3%) in exceeding speed limits

Police Headquarters of North Hesse located in Kassel, with jurisdiction over the districts of Vellmar, Niestetal, Helsa, and Baunatal. (District headquartered in...)

Increased Speed Controls in Schools and Day Care Centers Post-Holiday Yield Positive Results:...
Increased Speed Controls in Schools and Day Care Centers Post-Holiday Yield Positive Results: Remaining Few Violations at 2.3%

Schools and childcare facilities' speed enforcement post-holidays yield successful results: A minor excess (2.3%) in exceeding speed limits

In the city of Kassel, Germany, the radar unit of the Kassel police recently conducted a speed check operation, focusing on school zones and a kindergarten. The operation, which took place between 7:00 AM and 1:15 PM, was carried out in collaboration with the city of Vellmar and the municipality of Kaufungen.

During the operation, a total of 3,451 vehicles were monitored, and unfortunately, 80 speeding violations were recorded. Among these, one driver was found to be driving excessively and was issued a fine and a point on their license.

The North Hesse Police Headquarters, located at Grüner Weg 33, 34117 Kassel, played a crucial role in this operation. The press spokesperson for the North Hesse Police Headquarters in Kassel is Ulrike Schaake. To contact her, you can call 0561-910 1020 during regular business hours. For urgent matters, email the duty police officer (PvD) at [email protected]. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, contact the duty police officer (PvD) at +49 561-910-0.

The email address for the press office of the North Hesse Police Headquarters is [email protected]. If you have general inquiries, you can reach out to them via email, but please note that the current text does not provide a specific email address for such inquiries. The fax number for the press office is +49 611 32766 1010.

The operation was focused on ensuring the safety of children in school zones, and it was a clear reminder for drivers to adhere to speed limits. The excess rate during the operation was 2.3%. However, the search results do not provide the name of the driver who was caught driving at 52 km/h at a barrier point in Kassel on the first day of school after the summer holidays, nor details about the fine or points deduction they received.

In conclusion, the Kassel police, along with the local authorities, are committed to maintaining safety in school zones and kindergartens. Drivers are urged to respect speed limits and ensure the safety of all road users, especially children.

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