Speed checks for Europe

Police forces right across Europe will be working together to enforce speed limits during this week. A 24 hour blitz on speeding will be carried out from 0600 on Thursday 21st April to 0600 on Friday 22nd April. The 24-hour initiative forms part of TISPOL’s week-long speed enforcement operation, running until Sunday 24th April. The Speed Marathon concept was initially established two years ago in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. TISPOL President Aidan Reid comments: “Our forthcoming spee
April 19, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Police forces right across Europe will be working together to enforce speed limits during this week. A 24 hour blitz on speeding will be carried out from 0600 on Thursday 21st April to 0600 on Friday 22nd April. The 24-hour initiative forms part of 4753 TISPOL’s week-long speed enforcement operation, running until Sunday 24th April.

The Speed Marathon concept was initially established two years ago in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. TISPOL President Aidan Reid comments: “Our forthcoming speed enforcement activity is all about prevention. We want drivers to think about the speeds they choose; speeds which are both legal and appropriate for the conditions. By doing so, they will be reducing the risks they face and the risks they pose to other road users.

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