Police carried out a speed enforcement operation in Erpolzheim after complaints from residents, focusing on a busy choke point on the main road. The checks ran on Saturday, 14 November 2026, from 14:45 to 16:00 in a Tempo-30 zone. Officers recorded eight speeding violations despite a moderate level of traffic. The top measured speed was 49 km/h, which was 19 km/h above the allowed limit. In addition to the speeding, police also issued a fine for unlawful mobile phone use while driving. The police station said the operation drew strong attention from drivers and local residents. Several residents expressed satisfaction with the police presence and welcomed the enforcement. The next steps are set out as a continuation of such controls in protected areas like Tempo-30 zones to improve traffic safety in the Bad Dürkheim area. Legal status: enforcement action and fines, not a named suspect case.