As of March 27, 2026, the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior and ADAC have released the strategic schedule for the upcoming controls. The initiative, coordinated by the Roadpol network, aims to combat the rising number of traffic fatalities by targeting accident-prone stretches and sensitive zones.
Key dates for the 2026 Speed Marathon
While the European Speedweek spans several days, Bavaria (along with Baden-Württemberg and Brandenburg) will concentrate its primary efforts on a single high-intensity day.
- Speedweek (First Phase): April 13 – 19, 2026.
- Bavarian Blitzermarathon (Main Day): Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
- Speedweek (Second Phase): August 3 – 9, 2026 (focusing on consistent intensity rather than a single peak day).
During the 24-hour window on April 15, starting at 6:00 AM, police will deploy over 2,000 officers and utilize approximately 1,500 measurement points across the state. This includes mobile laser systems and Enforcement Trailers for autonomous, 24/7 monitoring in high-risk areas.
Where to expect speed cameras in Bavaria
The Bavarian Ministry of the Interior traditionally publishes a comprehensive list of all measurement points a few days before the start of the marathon. For 2026, the list is expected to be released in early April. Based on established patterns and current police reports, controls will be heavily concentrated in the following areas:
| Region | Primary Focus Cities & Areas |
| Upper Bavaria | Munich, Ingolstadt, Rosenheim, and major routes like the A8 and A9. |
| Middle Franconia | Nuremberg, Fürth, Erlangen, and dangerous sections of the B2. |
| Lower Franconia | Würzburg, Aschaffenburg, Schweinfurt, and the A7 motorway. |
| Swabia | Augsburg, Kempten, and school zones in rural districts. |
| Upper Palatinate | Regensburg and high-speed sections of the B16. |
| Upper/Lower Franconia | Bamberg, Bayreuth, and the BAB 73. |
Specific Priority Zones:
- Schools and Kindergartens: Especially in “Tempo 30” zones during morning drop-off hours.
- Construction Sites: On both federal highways and inner-city streets.
- Accident Hotspots: Rural roads where high-speed collisions are statistically more frequent.
- Tunnel Exits and Bridges: Areas where “accidental acceleration” is common due to topography.
Penalties and Enforcement
Violations recorded during the marathon carry standard national fines, but the density of checks means there is a significantly higher probability of being caught.
- Fines: Scale based on the severity of the offense.
- Points: Awarded for exceeding limits by 21 km/h or more.
- Driving Bans: Typically triggered for exceeding limits by 31 km/h (inner-city) or 41 km/h (out-of-town).
Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann emphasized that the goal is not to “trap” drivers for revenue, but to create a lasting “reminder effect” that speed kills. In 2025, speed was a contributing factor in many of the 507 traffic-related deaths recorded in Bavaria.
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