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In the town of Plieningen, authorities have been actively enforcing traffic regulations on Scharnhauser Straße, a road that was closed to general motorized traffic in late 2022 following the opening of the South Bypass. The closure aimed to relieve the town center and reduce the number of vehicles driving through it.
However, many car and truck drivers continue to use the former direct connection from Plieningen to Ostfildern, disregarding the closure. As a result, authorities have increased speed checks and surveillance on Scharnhauser Straße to deter illegal through traffic and improve safety.
Under German traffic law, drivers caught speeding or illegally using the route may face fines, points in the driving register, driving bans, or traffic restrictions. The specific penalties for these offences in Plieningen are not yet clear, but they are likely to follow the general traffic enforcement guidelines.
Meanwhile, in Bad Cannstatt, a new speed camera has been installed on the Eisenbahnstraße/Bahnhofstraße bike lane, leading to numerous fines. In response to the issue of many fines, intensive checks by the mobile speed monitoring team will take place on July 22, and repeated targeted controls will be conducted to address the problem.
Additionally, depending on further development, a semi-stationary device could be placed on the Eisenbahnstraße/Bahnhofstraße bike lane for a longer period. The city is responding to these issues with targeted controls.
Elsewhere, left-wing groups protested against police violence in Stuttgart on Friday evening, unrelated to the traffic enforcement matters.
In another development, the closure of Scharnhauser Straße is causing concerns for Stetten's gateway to the Rems Valley, as a district is planning to close a stop there. The closure aims to ensure that as few vehicles as possible still drive through the town center of Plieningen.
The South Bypass was opened to provide a much-needed alternative route, relieving the town center and reducing traffic congestion. However, the persistence of illegal through traffic on Scharnhauser Straße and other roads highlights the need for continued enforcement and public education.
The authorities in Plieningen might consider implementing stricter regulations in the 'industry' of transportation to curb illegal usage of the closed Scharnhauser Straße, considering the financial implications of fines for offenders. Furthermore, considering the ongoing issues with illegal traffic on Eisenbahnstraße/Bahnhofstraße in Bad Cannstatt, it could be beneficial to collaborate with the 'finance' sector to deploy advanced technology, such as semi-stationary devices, for long-term traffic management.
