The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting an imminent rollover of a vehicle. The method comprises the steps of: Step a) receiving a sequence of images of the vehicle environment, in particular of the forward roadway, (with a camera 1a; 1b). Step b) determining and tracking (tracking) of point features in the sequence of images. Step c) eliminating point features which are located on opposite the stationary vehicle surrounding moving objects. Step d) calculating at least a magnitude of the rotational camera motion (roll, pitch and / or yaw rate) in consideration of the remaining point features.