“As a result of previous accidents and complaints that the Zanddijk and Duinweg (Callantsoog) are being used as a race track, we drove over this several times last night to see whether we could agree with this image,” according to the police report that was published on Saturday. the Facebook page appeared.
„A 34-year-old motorcycle racer from Callantsoog apparently thought 125 kilometers per hour on this road was not fast enough because with this speed on our speedometer, he even drove towards us: 60 km/h is the maximum speed on site. Also within the built-up area of Callantsoog, the speed was well above the permitted limit.”
He may temporarily exchange his motorcycle for another two-wheeler, but one that he then drives himself: his driver’s license has been recovered, a ticket has also been issued. Given the high speed, that voucher will run into the hundreds of euros.
Annoyance and reactions
Under the police message in question, it is now raining comments and reactions from people who think that there should be much more control on these and other 60 km roads.
Like Edwin Jansen, for example, who says the following about it and gets a lot of acclaim: “The fact that people drive way too fast on 60 km/h roads, applies to many other such roads. I therefore do not understand that these roads are almost not checked. Those are the roads where it is extremely dangerous for pedestrians/cyclists. People drive past you at ridiculous speeds, 100-plus is no exception.”
He continues: “Precisely because these roads are used by a lot of agricultural traffic, speed limiting measures are difficult, the only thing that can often be done is carry out checks. That is why I find it unsaleable that there is no national control policy on this. This really needs to be reviewed!!”
The reaction of some that speed cameras might be helpful here is contradicted by others with: “And then they race between the speed cameras, just look at the Langevliet.”