Hattenhofen fights against speeders: Speed ​​cameras and traffic safety in focus!

Hattenhofen fights against speeders: Speed ​​cameras and traffic safety in focus!

On June 28, 2025, a citizens' meeting took place in Hattenhofen, which was chaired by Franz Robeller, who announced that he would no longer run for local elections. Around 40 listeners, including local council members and Robert Köll, the managing director of the administrative community, came together to discuss current topics. The focus of the discussion was complaints about speeding on Valesistrasse, where citizens are demanding a speed camera system worth 8,000 euros.

The meeting showed a strong interest in traffic calming measures. In addition to the required speed camera system, citizens also suggested the construction of roundabouts and speed bumps. Robeller promised to contact a municipal traffic enforcement company in order to address the problem of speeding in the long term.

Topics of the citizens' meeting

Citizens raised more than just traffic problems at the meeting. The rubbish recycling center at the sports field was also discussed, with video surveillance being requested to ensure the cleanliness of the area. Those present also complained about an increasing problem with dog feces in the area. Despite increasing income from dog taxes, four-legged friends continue to litter the streets.

A citizen remembers her initiative four years ago to install a dog toilet. The community has now complied with this request by providing two dog toilets to counteract the problem. Questions about occasionally delayed mail delivery also didn't go unanswered. However, Robeller was unable to offer any solutions and pointed out that the mail was delivered daily.

Future challenges and appeal to youth

Robeller took the opportunity to recommend to the newly elected citizens a transport service for the residents of Hattenhofen, Haspelmoor and Loitershofen, although demand for this has decreased. Another important point was the reference to the local elections in March 2026, in which at least half of the local council members will no longer be running. Robeller appealed to younger citizens to apply for a mandate in order to bring a breath of fresh air into local politics.

In a similar context, another municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Frittlingen, has achieved remarkable results by setting up a dummy speed camera. As geblitzt.de reports, residents react positively to the dummy, which has slowed down driving. While this works, it is important to note that home-made dummy speed cameras are usually illegal and can be considered official impropriety.

In Hattenhofen it remains to be seen whether and how the traffic calming measures presented will be implemented in the coming weeks. Dialogue between citizens and the community will continue to be crucial in finding solutions to the various concerns.