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Drunk driving: Train crash in Wiener Neustadt causes a stir!
An intoxicated driver collides with a train in Wiener Neustadt, causing an accident and driving license revocation at 2.3 per mille.
Drunk driving: Train crash in Wiener Neustadt causes a stir!
A serious traffic accident occurred on Saturday morning in Wiener Neustadt when a 44-year-old drunk driver collided with a train. The driver, a Czech citizen, ignored the red lights around 8 a.m. and entered a double-barred railway crossing. The barriers closed, locking the vehicle into the track area. Despite the driver's immediate emergency braking, the collision could not be prevented.
The collision resulted in the car being severely damaged. An Alkomat test showed an alarming level of 2.3 per mille for the driver. Not only did he have to expect the report, but he also had to hand over his driver's license. The rail connection from Wiener Neustadt to Neunkirchen remained closed until shortly after 9 a.m., which significantly affected commuter traffic in the region.
Legal consequences and drunk driving
Driving under the influence of alcohol carries significant legal consequences according to Austrian law. According to Article 31 Paragraph 2 of the Road Traffic Act, people who are not fit to drive are not allowed to drive a vehicle. Violations of alcohol limits can be punished with warnings and temporary or indefinite driving license revocations, with the severity of the punishment depending on the repeat offense. For example, if you drive twice with a blood alcohol level of over 0.8 within a year, you can have your driver's license revoked for at least 12 months, as shown by various court rulings bfu.ch.
An indefinite driving license suspension can also be imposed if there is evidence of drunkenness, which means that alcohol consumption regularly impairs the ability to drive. In many cases, conditions are also imposed to ensure fitness to drive in order to prevent future incidents.
Statistical insights into alcohol-related accidents
Alcohol-related traffic accidents are a serious problem that is also evident in Germany. According to the Federal Statistical Office, there has been an increasing number of alcohol-related accidents recorded by the police every year since 1995. The most current data was published on July 5, 2024. The statistics provide an alarming insight into the dangers associated with drinking alcohol while driving Statista.
Incidents like the one in Wiener Neustadt illustrate how important it is to act responsibly and pay attention to your own consumption of alcohol. Every driver should be aware of the extreme dangers of drunk driving in order to avoid serious accidents and tragic consequences.