Autobahnpolizei

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Organisation

Although the autobahns are federal roads, the Script error: No such module "Lang". are always part of the state police (Landespolizei in Germany). In Switzerland, the state police (Kantonspolizei) is responsible for highway patrols as well.

Operations

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Investigation sections probe crime at rest stops and the movement of criminals and smugglers on the Autobahn, often together with German Customs. The Script error: No such module "Lang". also use fast unmarked vehicles with video cameras discreetly mounted front and back to follow and film reckless drivers and speeders. Approximately 30% of autobahns in Germany have a permanent speed limit of Script error: No such module "convert". or less, primarily in urban areas. On the remainder, the 130 km/h speed limit is only advisory.

Media

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