Saxony-Anhalt: County-wide police checks in Jerichower Land

Burg (dpa/sa) - During a police control operation lasting several hours in the district of Jerichower Land, 46 speeding violations that deserved punishment were identified. In addition, eleven administrative offenses such as mobile phone violations and defective lighting were reported on Friday, the police in Burg said on Saturday. According to the information, there were increased controls on car traffic in Burg, Genthin, Möser and Neuderben. In addition, a measuring car from the Stendal police inspection was used on the B 107, it said. With the traffic action day, the police said they wanted to draw attention to the adversities of the dark season and the importance of correct lighting.