Risky overtaking maneuver on the Kesselberg: Police shocked by motorcyclists!

Risky overtaking maneuver on the Kesselberg: Police shocked by motorcyclists!

A risky overtaking maneuver on the Kesselberg ensures a lot of vortex. On June 12, a 25-year-old motorcyclist from Munich with his BMW S 1000 RR carried out a daring overtaking, although an overtaking ban and a narrow road of just 3.5 meters found width. The Holzkirchen motorway police had set up a checkpoint at a observation curve in the morning and watched the action from there. Around 11.15 a.m. the driver, who showed no respect for the rules, was immediately stopped. Contrary to the well -considered measures by the police, he expressed lack of understanding and explained that the fun of driving was more important to him than staying behind other vehicles. He also missed a race track nearby. He reacted to the danger of his overtaking process with the statement that one could not talk to the police. According to the police, the driver showed no insight or remorse and must now expect a fine of around 200 euros and a summons to traffic lessons, as the PNP reports.

But what is the problem at the Kesselberg? In the district of Bad Tölz there has been a driving ban for motorcycles on the B 11 for ages, which has repeatedly caused discussions in recent years. After a test phase for the cancellation of the general driving ban on weekends and public holidays took place in 2023, the results showed significant successes: the number of accidents was reduced by 40 percent. This test phase lasted from April 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. In view of the positive developments, the Bad Tölz district office decided in January 2025. Since then, an annual driving ban for motorcycles from Kochel in the direction of Walchensee, which is used from Monday to Friday between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and on weekends and public holidays from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as Motorradonline.de describes.

causes of the ban

With 78 percent of the accidents that happened between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. and 91 percent of the serious accidents caused by motorcyclists, the need for the regulation can be easily understood. Although motorcycles only make up a share of 13 percent in total traffic on the route, the different measures to avoid the accident in the past were not sufficient. Speed ​​limits, vibrating strips and mid -range rails have already been tested, but the endangerment of traffic safety remained high. Over the years, an average of 30 moderate and serious accidents occurred in summer, 75 percent of which went to the account of motorcyclists.

The current route closure on the B 11 has existed since June 17, 1978. However, there are also voices that fight against these route closures. Among other things, an objection was submitted by a motorcyclist who pays vehicle tax and perceives the closures as unfair. He argues that the entire motorcyclist should not be punished for the misconduct of individuals. Instead, the competent authorities should act against those who disregard the applicable law, then refer to Motorradundreisen.de.

It is reasonably clear that the tests and changes in the traffic regulations for motorcyclists on the Kesselberg are a comprehensive topic. The new regulations aim to ensure safe cooperation in road traffic - a challenge that offers all kinds of discussion.