Attention drivers! Speed camera alarm in Waldenbuch: This is how much you risk!
In Waldenbuch the police are flashing on Nürtinger Strasse today, October 16th, 2025. Speed limit: 50 km/h, speed controls active.

Attention drivers! Speed camera alarm in Waldenbuch: This is how much you risk!
Road traffic in the Böblingen area is continuously monitored by the police. The focus today is on Waldenbuch, where a speed camera has been set up on Nürtinger Straße in Glashütte. The exact details were reported on October 15, 2025 at 11:08 a.m., reflecting increased traffic in the area. The speed limit in this area is 50 km/h and it is advisable to stick to this limit to avoid fines. The report about the speed controls is based on current traffic information in this region, as reported by news.de.
The police use mobile speed cameras to increase road safety. A tolerance deduction is made for speed measurements: if the speed is below 100 km/h, 3 km/h is deducted, while at higher speeds it is 3% of the measured value. Drivers in the region can confirm this from their own experience, as speed measurements are an integral part of traffic control.
Measurement methods and data protection
Various measurement methods are used in Germany, including laser measurements, radar measurements and induction loops, all of which are subject to strict technical tests. These methods are designed to be used even in difficult conditions, such as in the rain or at night. According to the information from adac.de, the authorities are allowed to carry out speed measurements even on curves, provided that suitable devices are used.
The use of speed cameras must follow certain guidelines. Minimum distances between traffic signs and measuring systems are required in order to give drivers sufficient advance warning. In some federal states, such as Bavaria, there are specific regulations that make it possible to camouflage measuring devices naturally. Artificial camouflage, however, is not permitted.
These measures help ensure that fines can be collected fairly and transparently. The nationwide catalog of fines is the benchmark for determining the appropriate penalties for speeding.
The high volume of traffic in the Böblingen region not only affects road safety, but also the mood of many drivers. Violating speed limits could not only result in harsh consequences in the form of fines, but could also affect drivers' personal time management.