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Speeding on the A1: 207 km/h with an unsecured daughter in the car!
On July 14, 2025, two drivers were stopped in Austria for excessive speeding. Safety in traffic has the highest priority.
Speeding on the A1: 207 km/h with an unsecured daughter in the car!
On July 14, 2025, an incident on the Westautobahn (A1) in Lower Austria caused a stir when a 23-year-old Slovak citizen was speeding at a frightening 207 km/h. His three-year-old daughter, who was unsecured, was also sitting in the vehicle. This serious grievance led to the driver's driver's license being temporarily withdrawn. In addition, a report will be made to the district administration in order to initiate the necessary legal steps.
On that day, another unbelievable traffic offense occurred on the Südautobahn (A2) in Wiener Neustadt. Here, a 28-year-old was stopped in a construction zone at 154 km/h, even though only 80 km/h was allowed. It also turned out that the driver did not have a valid driving license, which further aggravated the situation. A complaint will also be filed against him with the responsible administrative authority.
Strict measures against speeding
These incidents come within a context of increased measures against extreme speeding. On Wednesday, the federal government presented the steps it had decided on in the Council of Ministers, which are due to come into force from March 2024. In the future, there will be the possibility of vehicles being removed and auctioned, particularly in cases of reckless speeding. Transport Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens) had already emphasized the need for such measures in December 2022.
An important innovation concerns the immediate removal of driving licenses in the event of massive speeding, which has been in force since October 2023. This regulation was introduced as part of the changes to the Road Traffic Act, the Driving License Act and the Motor Vehicle Act. Vehicles can be confiscated if they exceed the speed limit of more than 60 km/h within town or 70 km/h outside the town area. In the case of extreme speeding, forfeiture proceedings can even be initiated, even the first time.
Consequences and penalties
The tightening of the law is aimed at consistently dealing with repeat offenders. The traffic accident report from 2023 already shows 142 accident deaths in Austria, which underlines the urgency of these measures. Information is also provided about the penalties that can be imposed if you exceed the speed limit.
| transgression | Penalties in the local area | Penalties on open roads and motorways |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 30 km/h | €150 to €5,000 | €150 to €5,000 |
| > 30 km/h | €300 to €5,000; 1 month driving license revocation | €300 to €5,000; 1 to 6 months driving license revocation |
| > 40 km/h | €500 to €7,500; at least 3 months driving license revocation | Not applicable |
| > 60 km/h | €500 to €7,500; at least 6 months driving license revocation, additional training | Not applicable |
In addition, it should be noted that repeated violations can lead to medical and traffic psychological examinations within four years. The dangers of excessive speed are enormous, as they not only endanger road safety, but also bring with them an increased risk of accidents. Experts therefore strongly recommend that you adhere to speed limits to avoid accidents and the corresponding legal consequences.
Developments surrounding road rage will continue to be closely monitored. Recent events show that authorities are taking decisive action to ensure the safety of all road users.
Especially in view of pressing issues such as the climate crisis and secure energy supplies, climate activists are also calling for efficient and sustainable measures.
On July 14, 2025, it became clear once again how serious and risky speeding is.
For further information on the topic of speeding, its consequences and necessary measures, please visit the articles on vienna.at, puls24.at as well as führerscheinweg.at.