# European school zone traffic safety enforcement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-school-zone-traffic-safety-enforcement
> Updated: 2026-09-07T14:33:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

As the new school year begins, police authorities in Switzerland and Germany have implemented intensified traffic enforcement and patrols to ensure student safety.

In Lucerne, Switzerland, coordinated speed checks resulted in over 300 recorded violations in one day, with several drivers being reported to the public prosecutor. Authorities are emphasizing a ‘Bremse’ (braking) campaign to encourage defensive driving. Similarly, in Wiesbaden, Germany, police targeted ‘parent taxis’ that park illegally or perform dangerous turns during morning drop-off periods.

In the Ravensburg region of Germany, police announced expanded patrols across the districts of Ravensburg, Sigmaringen, and Bodenseekreis. These efforts focus on monitoring vehicle speeds, pedestrian crossings, and the behavior of ‘parent taxis’. Beyond motorists, officers are also observing students using bicycles or e-scooters, specifically noting distractions caused by smartphones.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Ravensburg police to increase school route patrols

Ravensburg police are increasing traffic patrols in the Ravensburg, Sigmaringen, and Bodenseekreis districts to ensure student safety during the start of the new school year.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ravensburg-police-to-increase-school-route-patrols

### 2026-08-27: Police increase traffic enforcement near schools in Lucerne and Wiesbaden

Police in Lucerne and Wiesbaden have increased traffic enforcement near schools to improve student safety, resulting in numerous speeding citations and targeted interventions regarding morning drop-off behavior

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-increase-traffic-enforcement-near-schools-in-lucerne-and-wiesbaden

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Cite as: European school zone traffic safety enforcement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-school-zone-traffic-safety-enforcement