A dream of the future: New vehicle safety systems
Our guest author Police Commissioner Martina Habeck on new vehicle security systems.
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Truck driving in the times of Corona: changed and loosened regulations
From the lifting of the Sunday driving ban for trucks to temporarily loosened driving and rest times: Martina Habeck summarizes current changes and easing of regulations that result from the Corona crisis.
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Traffic police: keep an eye on everything!
Our guest author Martina Habeck, police superintendent and traffic safety advisor to the Münster police, gives an overview of current issues relating to road traffic regulations. From exterior mirrors & assistance systems to penalties for curiosity seekers, the European eCall and tips for a clear view.
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Truck drivers: Get safe through the dark season
Police superintendent and traffic safety adviser of the Münster police, Marina Habeck, informs about risks in the dark and cold season and shows which standards truck drivers have to meet for safety on the road.
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Tips for truck drivers: Healthy on the road
Deadline and time pressure problems have been a top priority for professional drivers for many years. The causes for this are manifold. Stress with their own disposition, congestion on the highway, lack of parking spaces on the rest areas and long queues at the unloading points. This leaves its mark on health and is noticeable through irritability, inner restlessness and frustration. Our guest author Martina Habeck of the traffic accident prevention in Münster looks at the health risks and gives valuable information on health prevention.
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Vacation travel regulation: Restrictions for trucks during the holiday season
Our guest author Christoph Becker, police chief inspector and traffic safety advisor of the Münster police, informs about the holiday travel regulations and the restrictions that apply to trucks.
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Use of cell phones and electronic devices: increased fines
Cell phone ban: Guest author Christoph Becker explains the fines for the use of mobile phones and electronic devices behind the steering wheel.
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New regulations for winter tire requirement!
The winter tire requirement has been re-regulated. Guest author Christoph Becker informs.
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Rescue path – increased fines!
Rescue lanes can save lives. Therefore, the fines were drastically increased if ignored. Guest author Christoph Becker informs.
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“Ghost parking” – a potential accident risk
Our guest author Christoph Becker informs about the dangers of ghost parking – and the penalties for illegal parking.
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Drivers, clear a path for rescue vehicles
Any driver can be involved in an accident. For the rest of the traffic, this usually means traffic jam, blocked motorways and waiting.
For the victim(s) now every minute counts. The first requirement for the waiting traffic is to clear a path for the rescue vehicles.
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Holiday travel ban – from 1 July it is time again:
Trucks with a permissible total mass of more than 7.5 tons and tractors with trailers shall not be used in the period from 1 July to 31 August. This ban is valid every Saturday from 7 am to 8 pm.
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Securing of heavy-duty vehicles and buses in the BAB area
Our guest editor, Christoph Becker, chief of police, provides information on the correct securing of heavy-duty vehicles and motor-buses in the BAB sector.
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Microsleep can be fatal. Tips to stay awake.
Tiredness at the wheel can be fatal. Police chief commissioner Christoph Becker explains the risks and provides tips for a safe trip.
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Traffic safety: Safe through the winter season
For more traffic safety: Chief inspector Christoph Becker has compiled a checklist for safe driving through ice and snow.
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Traffic accident prevention: Safely through the dark season
Fog in the morning hours or early darkness in the evening in the cold season change the traffic conditions to the disadvantage of all traffic participants. Chief inspector Christoph Becker shows what is important, for example, in the departure control, and what must be paid particular attention to in the cold and dark season.
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Police Münster is launching a prevention campaign for more traffic safety
For more traffic safety, the Münster police station has launched a prevention campaign in the urban area and on the highways around Münster, in order to sensitize the road users to the dangersFor more traffic safety, the Münster police station has launched a prevention campaign in the urban area and on the highways around Münster, in order to sensitize the road users to the dangers of road diversions. Our guest writer, Christoph Becker, Chief of Police, reports.
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Fines for mobile phone use while driving
In the EU, fines of different value are imposed when drivers use their mobile phone while driving. Guest writer chief inspector Christoph Becker has summarized the fines of particularly busy EU countries.
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Driving in winter: Do you have everything in focus?
With darkness, fog, rain, ice and snow critical situations may arise in autumn and winter on the streets. Follow the instructions of our guest author Police Chief Inspector Christopher Becker – responsible for traffic accident prevention – and drive more safely
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Winter tires and snow chains are mandatory in Austria
In Austria between November 1st and April 15th of the following year winter tires are mandatory for trucks over 3.5 tonnes, as well as a snow chain obligation. Severe penalties are due for infringement. Police Chief Commissioner Christoph Becker informs.
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No truck tolls for semitrailers driving solo – the police headquarters inform
The Cologne Administrative Court has ruled that semitrailers driving solo are not subject to truck tolls. Police Chief Inspector Christoph Becker explains the background.
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New court rulings for road traffic – the police headquarters inform
Three court rulings are dealing with the duty of care when reversing in a parking lot, with trucks, driving on hard shoulders and behavior during lane changes in the zipper method.
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New court decisions for road transport – the police headquarters inform
Two court decisions are dealing with hit-and-run offenses and the correct distance determination to the vehicle ahead with the help of road markers – We’re sorry, but this report is only available in German language.
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Data, numbers and facts from traffic – the police headquarters inform
Increasing congestion costs, growth rates in bus transport and increased accident risk when calling and driving – new studies inform on traffic – We’re sorry, but this report is only available in German language.
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Required verification for drivers – the police headquarters inform
Required verification: Under which conditions can the certificate of activities in national and international freight and passenger transport be dispensed? We’re sorry, but this report is only available in German language.
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