In the debate over banning speed‑camera warning apps, pedestrians are now voicing their concerns. Roland Stimpel, a board member of the pedestrian association “Fußverkehr” and a contributor to the “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland” (RND), said that such apps are often used by drivers who want to avoid being caught while speeding recklessly. He warned that the apps could also endanger pedestrians, comparing them to “perverse” tools that would alert shoplifters before the police arrive or burglars as the authorities close in.
The controversy stems from a draft federal law aimed at reforming the entire road‑traffic code. In a statement, the Bundesrat has called for a complete ban on warning apps. However, the Union and SPD have opposed this move, arguing that the use of these services while driving is already prohibited under existing law.
Stimpel highlighted the human cost of ignoring speed limits, noting that in 2024, 200 people died on German roads because drivers knowingly exceeded limits, and 3,486 others were injured as a result.