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Up to speed: Monitoring speed on the German Autobahn

Meggin Leigh
July 19, 2025

Can you really drive as fast as you want on Germany’s autobahn? Our reporter Meggin Leigh went on patrol with the autobahn police.

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Euromaxx producer, reporter and host Meggin Leigh Doody
Meggin Leigh Presenter and reporter for Deutsche Welle's lifestyle and culture TV show, Euromaxx
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