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Lightning alarm in Leipzig: Where the speed traps are today!
Find out here where mobile speed cameras will be located in Leipzig on September 4th, 2025 and what speed limits apply.
Lightning alarm in Leipzig: Where the speed traps are today!
In Leipzig on September 3rd, 2025, mobile speed traps at several locations ensured increased attention among road users. A total of three locations were reported as lightning spots, while locations were potentially subject to change throughout the day. This measure is no coincidence, as speeding is one of the most common traffic offenses in Germany and is one of the main causes of traffic accidents.
Loud news.de The reported lightning locations were:
- Prager Straße, PLZ 04317 (Südost, Reudnitz-Thonberg): Tempolimit 30 km/h
- Richard-Lehmann-Straße, PLZ 04299 (Süd, Marienbrunn): Tempolimit 50 km/h
- Linnéstraße, PLZ 04103 (Mitte, Zentrum-Südost, Thonberg): Tempolimit 30 km/h
In addition, there were loud noises regionalspiegel-sachsen.de The following locations are also monitored:
- Lindenthaler Hauptstraße (PLZ 04158, Nordwest): Tempolimit 30 km/h
- Chemnitzer Straße (PLZ 04289, Südost): Tempolimit 50 km/h
- Lilienstraße (PLZ 04315, Ost): Tempolimit 30 km/h
The last updates to this information are from the late afternoon of September 3rd, 2025. At 3:38 p.m. the information about the mobile speed cameras was updated while news.de The locations were last confirmed at 7:11 p.m.
Fines for speeding
Driving over the permitted speed not only has safety consequences, but also financial consequences. The following fines may apply in inner-city zones:
| Exceedance (km/h) | Fine (€) |
|---|---|
| until 10 | 30 |
| 11 – 15 | 50 |
| 16 – 20 | 70 |
| 21 – 25 | 115 |
| 26 – 30 | 180 (1 month driving ban possible) |
| 31 – 40 | 260 (1 month driving ban) |
| 41 – 50 | 400 (2 months driving ban) |
| 51 – 60 | 560 (2 months driving ban) |
| 61 – 70 | 700 (2 months driving ban) |
| over 70 | 800 (3 months driving ban) |
The current rapid checks are intended to help increase traffic safety in Leipzig. Cyclists and drivers are urged to observe the speed limits. Using speed camera detectors while driving is also illegal if they are activated. This also helps reduce speeding. Road safety remains an important issue for all road users.