Safe through the carnival time: Alcohol tests have an effect in Graz!

Safe through the carnival time: Alcohol tests have an effect in Graz!

In the Styrian capital Graz, a total of 150 alcohol advantage was carried out on Saturday, which led to five advertisements and three driving license acceptance for the police. These measures take place at one of the most popular celebrations in the region, the Mardi Gras. Police spokesman Christoph Grill confirmed that the number of ads was comparatively low, which he attributes to increased police presence and growing awareness among the population. Many people apparently increasingly choose the "Don’t Drink and Drive" option, as Grill explained, and the powerful celebration with excessive alcohol enjoyment apparently belongs to the past in the carnival. This tendency is also supported by traffic psychologist Christoph Krainz, who finds that younger participants in particular have become more responsible. Nevertheless, he warns of the "black sheep" that remain unteachable and emphasizes the severe consequences of alcohol at the wheel, which can not only cost the driver's license, but also endanger human life.

strict rules and tightened controls

In order to increase safety in road traffic, alcohol controls are tightened by Mardi Gras on Mardi Gras, since alcohol -related accidents pose a significant risk. According to Motorfahrt-Bundesamt there are clear legal requirements: from 0.5 per thousand there are threatening sensitive punishments, while driving beginners and under 21-year-olds have to pursue a strict zero. In the event of violations of the alcohol limit, fines and points in the driving suitability register in Flensburg can be due, and an accident can even lead to more serious consequences. Thomas Wagner from Dekra emphasizes the importance of already planning the way home without planning your own car when celebrating in order to minimize the risk of accidents. A few hours after celebrating, the body can only have broken down about 0.15 per thousand, which means that a responsible return to the vehicle is indispensable in order to get to the goal.