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Rapid journey in Salzburg: 29-year-old loses the car and driver's license
A 29-year-old lost his driver's license and his car in Salzburg after he was speeding at 125 km/h - the speed limit is 50 km/h.
Rapid journey in Salzburg: 29-year-old loses the car and driver's license
On the night of Sunday, September 20, 2025, a serious incident occurred on the Innsbruck federal highway in the city of Salzburg, which once again brought the safety situation in road traffic into focus. A 29-year-old driver from Kosovo, who lives in Bavaria, was clocked by the police at a speed of 125 km/h. This significantly exceeds the maximum permitted speed in the city of 50 km/h. The incident was discovered during a speed check carried out by the police.
As a consequence of this serious speeding, the driver must both temporarily surrender his driving license and hand over his vehicle to the police. According to information from 5min.at, the driver was also confronted with several technical changes to his vehicle, which were also reported. These circumstances could further exacerbate the driver's legal problems.
Legal consequences for speeding
The penalties for speed overrun are clearly regulated in Austria. Führercheinweg.at reports that if the minimum speed of 30 km/h exceeds, the penalties can be between 300 and 5,000 euros. In addition, with an exceeding of more than 40 km/h, not only a fine threatens, but also a withdrawal of steering authorization for at least three months, which can have particularly serious effects for the driver in Salzburg.
In addition, the penalties for new drivers are more stringent. They must be particularly careful to adhere to the speed limits as they will be punished more severely during the probationary period. The high penalties and the potential revocation of driving licenses show how serious the authorities are about road safety in order to reduce the increased risk of accidents caused by extended stopping distances when speeding.
Road safety concerns
In this context, ORF Salzburg points out that stress, distractions and time pressure are often the causes of excessive speeds. The authorities appeal to all road users to observe the applicable speed limits in order to protect both themselves and other road users. Repeated violations within four years may even require additional training and driving tests, which could cause additional difficulties for the driver in Salzburg.
The 29-year-old's case clearly shows how quickly careless driving can get you into serious legal trouble. Raising awareness of the dangers of speeding therefore remains essential.