Police starts hard controls: Safety for cyclists in Rostock!

Police starts hard controls: Safety for cyclists in Rostock!

Rostock, Deutschland - A worrying trend forced the police in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to act: The number of fatal accidents with cyclists rose dramatically last year. From only three deaths in 2022, the number rose to 17 in 2023. In view of this alarming development, the police recorded their increased controls of bicycles and two -wheelers in July 2025 to increase safety on the streets. The start of this took place in the downtown Rostock, where the campaign "Drive. It was launched to draw attention to the dangers in road traffic, such as [ndr.de] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/rostock-polize-poli-controllt-zweirert-zweirer ,Mvregiorostock-246.html).

What is behind these controls? In 2023, a total of 2042 cyclists in the state had an accident, while the number of serious injuries dropped from 270 to 238. However, the increase in deaths ensures great concern among the road safety authorities. In order to counteract this, the police have decided not only to target cyclists, but also moped, motorcycle and scooter drivers. The campaign calls on all road users to behave responsibly and regularly check the safety of their vehicles in order to avoid accidents. This includes the maintenance of brakes, tires and lighting as well as wearing helmets. It also recommends the [Ostsee-Zeitung] (https://www.ostsee-zeitung.de/mecklenburg-vorpommern/mecklenburg-vorpommern-pommer-pommer--jadfahrer-nach- von-tliche-gkdyf5fbte4un3kbv4mcsi.html).

police recommend security measures

Special rules in road traffic especially apply in particular: they have to drive on sidewalks up to the age of age. Supervisors who accompany children can also use these paths. This is an important aspect to ensure the safety of younger road users. The police hope for a noticeable improvement in traffic safety for everyone involved through these measures.

If you look at the accident data at the national level, the urgency of the situation becomes even clearer: In 2023, 189 cyclists died on German country roads, which is about 42 percent of all fatal accidents with cyclists. Studies show that about 68 percent of severe bike accidents happen at nodes and intersections, often provoked by lack of security measures, as the insurer's accident research explains in their analysis, which udv.de published.

accident prevention and awareness

The study has made concrete recommendations in order to counteract the more common accidents. This includes the creation of secure crossing options for cyclists and a sensitization of car and cycling by targeted campaigns. Another focus is on the improvement of visibility and the expansion of the cycle paths to defuse dangerous situations.

The police in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is determined to sharpen the awareness of road users through regular checks and prevention measures. The campaign "Drive. Centing.leben." Should help everyone travel more securely in road traffic, a good approach to effectively reduce the increasing accident and death rate in bicycle traffic.