Catching Speeders on the Water: Brandenburg's Water Police Uses Lasers for Enforcement
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In Brandenburg, the Water Police is dialed in to the game of "advanced warning" and plans to adjust their tactics accordingly. "We're clued up on these 'advanced warning' tactics and regard them as the equivalent of radio traffic reports," a police representative said. The Water Police is well aware of the popular "speeding hotspots" and doesn't always need to be physically present with their large blue boat to catch and fine violators.
"Advanced warning" isn't rocket science. Water enthusiasts and waterfront landowners have been tipping each other off about approaching Water Police via mobile phones – for example, through WhatsApp groups. If a boat driver spots the officers patrolling, they'll alert the group that the Water Police are near popular waterways.
Speed limits vary from one waterway to another
The Water Police rely on laser devices, among other tools, to measure speed. "Violations, even in the lower range, can be pricey due to the potential risks they pose to other water sports enthusiasts and nature," the spokesperson emphasized.
Not every waterway has the same speed limits. You can look up the speed limits for various waterways online. Typically, the maximum speed for sports boats on select lakes that are more than 250 meters wide and outside the near-shore protected zone of 100 meters is 25 kilometers per hour.
- Water Police
- Lasers
- Speeding
- Brandenburg
- Potsdam
- Lakes
In Brandenburg's Water Police force, they utilize cutting-edge technology like lasers to detect and enforce speeding on the water, a common issue in popular hotspots. The community and waterfront property owners often share information through platforms such as WhatsApp to warn each other about the Water Police's presence, enabling boats to adjust their speed accordingly.
