A motorist has been fined 900 euros ($1,043) after being caught driving at 321 kph (199 mph) on the Autobahn near Burg, west of Berlin, according to German police. The speed was recorded on July 28 by a roadside radar device known as an 'Enforcement Trailer' during a routine check.
The driver, who has not been identified, was traveling more than 124 mph above the speed limit on that section of the A2 motorway, which has a limit of 120 kph (74.5 mph). In addition to the fine, the driver received two penalty points on their licence and a three-month driving ban.
Police described the speed as 'the highest record speed' captured by the device. While Germany's Autobahn network is famous for having no general speed limit, many sections, including this one, have restrictions. About 30% of the 8,000-mile network has speed limits, often due to noise concerns near urban areas or safety risks.
The incident has reignited debate over speed limits on the Autobahn. A 2019 poll found that roughly half of Germans remain opposed to imposing a blanket speed limit, despite ongoing discussions among authorities and driving clubs.
