If you have travel plans to visit Germany, exercise extra caution on the roads. The majority of German states are participating in a speed check marathon this week.

The police will heighten speeding enforcement in an effort to raise awareness on the dangers of speeding.

While Saarland and Bavaria will not be taking part this time, Rhineland-Palatinate will be. Speed checks will be conducted in residential areas like towns and villages, as well as in sensitive areas such as 30 km/h zones or country roads known for speeding.