Section Speed Radar Planned for N15 After Tragic September Accident

Following one of Luxembourg’s deadliest road accidents in recent years, a new section speed radar will soon be installed on the N15 between Feulen and Heiderscheid. The decision comes after five people tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision on 1 September.

In a parliamentary response issued on Friday, Mobility Minister Yuriko Backes (DP) confirmed that while the N15 “was not previously classified as a particularly accident-prone road,” the recent tragedy prompted a re-evaluation of safety measures.

Although some have called for crash barriers to be added, Minister Backes explained that such infrastructure “could not have prevented the recent tragic accident.” Instead, authorities are focusing on speed control, with a section radar planned for installation along the stretch — though the exact location is yet to be determined.

The minister also highlighted that road safety depends not only on infrastructure but also on human behaviour. “Driving errors, overconfidence, inattention, failure to respect traffic rules, and lack of mutual respect remain major contributing factors,” Backes emphasised.

The move signals the government’s continued commitment to improving road safety, especially after recent incidents that have deeply affected communities across the country.
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