Slow down

Smiley is to ensure greater safety in traffic

This display has been in place in Gneixendorf for almost two years.

(Bild: ATTILA MOLNAR)

New digital speed displays are designed to deter drivers from speeding in Krems. And the campaign is working.

Back in 2022, the city of Krems invested in speed displays to ensure greater road safety. These were mainly installed in front of schools, kindergartens and large residential complexes to ensure the safety of children in particular.

A smile with an effect
Another ten speed indicators are now being installed. Two each have been installed in Egelsee, Gneixendorf, Krems-Süd, Lerchenfeld and one each in Mitterau and Weinzierl. "Slow down!" is the message if a sad face is displayed. If, on the other hand, a smiling smiley appears, the speed is fine. "I am delighted that we have now been able to implement this awareness-raising measure for greater road safety in all districts of Krems," emphasizes Alexandra Ambrosch, City Councillor for Mobility.

The speed limit signs in the Egelsee district were particularly close to the heart of local councillor Andreas Ettenauer: "A long-standing demand of mine has now been quickly implemented, offering more safety for the people of Egelsee."

Instead of penalties, the new speed signs focus on awareness and personal responsibility, emphasizes Peter Molnar, Mayor of Krems. 33,000 euros were invested in the project.