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Bicycle SCANDAL in Stuttgart: Speed cameras and fines shock cyclists!
Stuttgart promotes cycling with new cycle streets. Find out more about rules, fines and current developments.
Bicycle SCANDAL in Stuttgart: Speed cameras and fines shock cyclists!
Things are simmering in Germany: The excitement about the bicycle streets in Stuttgart couldn't be greater! On July 16, 2025, all road users will have to dress warmly because the city has tightened the rules for cyclists and activated speed cameras to prevent unauthorized driving. SWR reports that cyclists are now the focus, especially in popular cycle streets such as the new Eisenbahnstrasse/Bahnhofstrasse in Bad Cannstatt - and not without reason!
These cycle streets are not just paved paths - they are the new heroes of cycling! Equipped with eye-catching blue signs and special floor markings, they have revolutionized priority for cyclists. In Stuttgart, at the same time, six such streets are emerging before the eyes of the citizens - three in the city area, two in Bad Cannstatt and one in Feuerbach! Anyone who does not follow these paths, which are marked with a white bicycle in a blue circle, will face a fine of up to 100 euros - simply unbelievable!
The excitement is increasing!
Now things get really exciting: While cyclists play a pioneering role, other road users are left behind! Cars and motorcycles are not allowed to use these bicycle roads unless they are adjacent or have a severely disabled ID card. But there are a few exceptions: delivery services and taxis are exempt from this ban. A real revolution in transport policy that is heating up people's minds!
But that's not all! The maximum speed on these cycle streets is a cruel 30 km/h - a speed limit that hardly reassures anyone. And overtaking? Permitted, but only if the minimum distance of 1.5 meters is maintained - a challenge that pushes not only cyclists but also drivers to their limits!
Consequences for cyclists
In the chaotic world of cycling, there are additional requirements that cyclists face. ADAC states that cyclists have no priority when crossing zebra crossings - that means: a real game of life and death! The fluctuating limit of 0.3 per mille can have devastating consequences, and above 1.6 per mille there is a risk of losing your driving license. The fear of the shock of fines is palpable and leaves many cyclists in the dark.
As far as infrastructure goes, it's another minefield! Cycle paths are often compulsory to use, and anyone who ignores this must expect secret penalties. But there is light at the end of the tunnel: bikes are allowed to pass stationary vehicles as long as they are alert, and this will be a very important aspect, especially in the often chaotic streets of Stuttgart.
The situation is becoming more complex: cyclists have to adapt to the consideration requirements, but they are still recommended not to wear headphones while riding. A tempting but dangerous game that many can't miss! And if there are children on the go? The youngest children up to 8 years old have to ride on sidewalks - a rule that completely shocks parents!
Ultimately, everything boils down to a dramatic confrontation with the new rules. Stuttgart's bicycle streets are in jeopardy: will there be great chaos or will the revolution in cycling prove its worth? One thing is certain: the next few weeks and months will be exciting, and the eyes of cyclists and drivers are on the roads!