Formula 2 car after persecution!

Formula 2 car after persecution!

In the Czech Republic, a 51-year-old man was arrested by the police after having been traveling on motorways with a red Formula 2 racing car for years. The driver was finally spotted at a petrol station, around 40 kilometers southwest of Prague, whereupon the police received an emergency call. Several patrol cars and a helicopter recorded the persecution and were finally able to check the driver in the village of Buk. During the check, he refused to testify and both alcohol and drug tests were negative. The authority provides the man a driving ban and a high fine.

The racing car in question, a special bolide from the GP2 series-today's Formula 2-has more than 600 hp and can reach speeds of over 300 kilometers per hour. However, these vehicles are not approved for road traffic because they lack essential devices such as headlights, indicators or license plates. In addition, the sharp body edges represent a significant danger to the driver himself and other road users. The vehicle was often seen in social networks, with the driver was often depicted with a helmet that kept his identity secret. The police therefore - until this incident - had difficulty identifying him.

Background for illegal car races

The case of the 51-year-old also makes a lightly on the dangers of illegal car racing in road traffic. According to the police, a tightening of the penalties for such races was introduced in 2017. Section 315d of the Criminal Code punishes participation in non -permitted motor vehicle races with up to two years in prison. In the event of serious injuries or deaths, the punishment can even be up to ten years. There is also the possibility that the vehicles will be confiscated, even if they are not owned by the driver. As part of campaigns such as "Zero Tolerance for Raters", there are increasingly against illegal car races in cities like Cologne.

The Czech police are now in the process of making further investigations into possible incidents in connection with the Formula racing car. The fact that the driver remained undetected for years raises questions about monitoring road traffic. In view of the dangers that assume such vehicles, it is essential that authorities take measures to avoid similar incidents in the future. In addition, dealing with such dangerous driving experiences must also include preventive measures beyond a repressive approach in order to deter potential racers.

This incident urgently illuminates the serious risk that is based on illegal car races for safety in road traffic. While the search for the driver and his activities continues, the public remains called up to be vigilant and report such extreme behaviors.

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