Hundreds of vehicles inspected – numerous violations found
As the South Hesse Police Headquarters reports, the Hessian police conducted extensive checks again on Good Friday. Good Friday has been a fixed date for meetups and drives in the tuning scene for years, but it is also a focus for the authorities due to dangerous traffic violations.
936 vehicles checked
Around 237 officers were deployed nationwide, supported by the riot police and specialized control teams. A total of 936 vehicles were inspected.
Officers recorded 36 criminal offenses and 1,266 administrative offenses. In 21 cases, the journey was prohibited.
A particularly serious violation was recorded on a motorway: A vehicle was measured traveling at 208 km/h in a permitted speed of 120 km/h.
Focus on illegal tuning and car racing
The so-called "Car Friday" has established itself in recent years as a meeting place for tuning enthusiasts. At the same time, it repeatedly leads to illegal tuning, so-called car posing, and prohibited street races.
To combat this, the police use modern technology, including civilian video vehicles to document violations.
More criminal charges for illegal racing
In 2025, 403 criminal charges were registered in Hesse for illegal motor vehicle races – a significant increase compared to the previous year with 267 cases.
Roman Poseck also emphasizes the importance of the checks: Illegal car races are not minor offenses, but represent a significant danger to road safety.
Checks are to continue
The police have announced that they will maintain a high level of enforcement in the future. The goal remains to identify dangerous driving behavior early and increase road safety.
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