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Over 11,500 infractions were observed during bicycle inspection tasks.

Bavarian police recorded over 11,500 violations involving cyclists in the previous month due to heightened scrutiny. According to Munich's Ministry of the Interior, this was shared on Friday. Most infractions resulted in warnings, but over 1100 charged offenses occurred. 1,444 transgressions...

A man is riding his bicycle on a cycle path marked with a traffic sign.
A man is riding his bicycle on a cycle path marked with a traffic sign.

Law enforcement authorities - Over 11,500 infractions were observed during bicycle inspection tasks.

During May, Bavaria saw increased traffic enforcement for cyclists. Police officials witnessed a higher usage of designated bike lanes. Moreover, informational booths were set up to promote safe cycling.

Despite initiatives like school prevention programs, infrastructure changes, and police checks, the frequency of severe cycling incidents in Bavaria has continued to rise. In 2023, the Interior Ministry revealed that deaths from cycling-related accidents surpassed 2009 levels, fatalities topping out at 84.

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