Police Intensify Traffic Controls in Berlin and Brandenburg with “Speedweek” and “Blitzermarathon”
Police in Berlin and Brandenburg are increasing their focus on speeders and other traffic offenders this week. The so-called “Blitzermarathon” (speed camera marathon) begins today, April 13, 2026, and will continue until Sunday. This year, for the first time in several years, the Berlin police are also participating in the “Speedweek” initiative. In Brandenburg, the police’s primary focus will be on monitoring speed outside built-up areas.
This annual action week, occurring in April and August, aims to enhance road safety. Several European countries are taking part in “Speedweek,” with controls coordinated by the European Traffic Police Network Roadpol.
Berlin Police Join “Speedweek”
Previously, the Berlin police had stated that they conducted year-round controls and therefore did not specifically participate in the action week. However, according to a spokesperson, the authority now intends to review whether its findings on accident blackspots and popular speeding routes are still accurate, or if adjustments are necessary.
During the “Blitzermarathon,” police officers will be deployed in greater numbers on accident-prone roads and intersections, as well as near schools, hospitals, and senior citizen facilities. According to the “Berliner Kurier,” mobile speed cameras will be increasingly deployed, particularly in the eastern part of the city.
As of April 7 this year, seven people have died in traffic accidents in Berlin, according to police figures. Last year, 37 people died on the city’s roads (compared to 55 in 2024). The police recorded a total of 137,373 accidents, a 3.01 percent increase compared to 2024.
Brandenburg’s Ongoing Participation
The Brandenburg police announced, “During the action week from April 13 to 19, 2026, emergency services will conduct intensified traffic controls throughout the state.” A police spokesperson explained that they would participate in the “Speedmarathon” on Wednesday. This initiative has long involved intensified action against speed offenders.
In Brandenburg, the number of traffic accidents caused by inappropriate speed increased to approximately 6,380 last year, according to police data. In the previous year, there were almost 6,160 accidents. Inappropriate speed is one of the main causes of accidents in Brandenburg.
Source: dpa-infocom, dpa:260413-930-936758/1
