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Speed Limit Debate: Numbers, Facts, and New Survey Results
Germany is the only European country without a general speed limit on highways. According to a recent survey by Allianz Direct, 71% of Germans are in favor of a speed limit, of which 39% support 130 km/h and 32% support 140-150 km/h. Among ADAC members, support has also increased since 2020 and stands at 55% at the beginning of 2024.
Traffic Safety: Excessive Speed as the Main Cause
In 2023, according to the Federal Statistical Office, 2,839 people died in road traffic in Germany, 842 of whom were due to excessive speed. On highways, the number of accidents involving personal injury increased by 7.5% to 19,000. In these accidents, 302 people lost their lives. In 43% of the fatal accidents, speeding was the main cause.
Regional Differences in Speeding Violations
According to statistics from Allianz Direct car insurance, Brandenburg recorded the highest value for speeding violations in 2023 with 93.2 points per 1,000 drivers, while Berlin had the lowest rate with 22.82% of points for speeding violations. North Rhine-Westphalia leads the statistics for particularly serious speeding violations of over 70 km/h with 714 cases. Schleswig-Holstein registered 330 illegal car races – more than Bavaria with 244 cases.
A map graphic shows the federal states with the most speeding violations per 1,000 registered drivers. | Image: Allianz Direct
```Speed Cameras and Average Speeds
Baden-Württemberg has the highest number of speed cameras with 1,056 stationary units, followed by North Rhine-Westphalia (923) and Hesse (640). Brandenburg, despite high scores for speeding violations, is only in 10th place in the number of speed cameras.
An analysis by the German Economic Institute shows: On sections without a speed limit, 83% of drivers travel at an average speed of less than 130 km/h, only 10.5% reach 130-140 km/h. The average speed on highways decreased from 116.5 km/h (2021) to 113.5 km/h (2023). On the A9 near Niemegk, cars drove at an average speed of 141.8 km/h (without limit), while on the A10 with a speed limit of 120 km/h, the average was 116.5 km/h. More than 60% of car drivers exceeded 130 km/h on the A9, and over 15% even drove over 170 km/h.
A bar chart comparing the average speed of different vehicle types on a highway without speed limits (A9) and one with a speed limit (A10). | Image: Allianz Direct
Accident Statistics: Fewer Deaths with Speed Limits
Data from the accident atlas shows: On highway sections with speed limits, there were 0.95 fatal accidents per billion kilometers driven, compared to 1.67 on sections without limits – about 75% more. An evaluation on the A4 near Dresden showed a halving of accident numbers after the introduction of a 100 km/h limit.
Environmental and Climate Protection Potential
According to the Federal Environment Agency, a speed limit of 120 km/h could save 4.7 million tons of CO₂ annually. Environmental organizations, police unions, and traffic initiatives are therefore calling for a statutory speed limit.
Debate Remains Controversial
The discussion about a speed limit remains politically and socially controversial. While proponents cite climate and environmental protection in addition to safety aspects, critics point to the high safety of German autobahns and individual freedom.
Allianz Direct Insurance has analyzed primary datasets on speed cameras and violations, as well as sources such as the Federal Statistical Office, Accident Atlas, and the Federal Environment Agency. The full report can be found here:
www.allianzdirect.de/kfz-versicherung/tempolimit-statistik-deutschland/
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