Michael Schreckenberg

Michael Schreckenberg is a traffic researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen, known for his critical views on traffic enforcement measures such as speed controls. Recently, he was in the news for expressing skepticism regarding the effectiveness of initiatives like the Blitzermarathon, arguing that they often serve as mere publicity stunts rather than leading to long-term changes in driver behavior. He advocates for stricter penalties, such as driving bans, to genuinely address the issue of speeding and improve road safety.