Hundreds of crimes reveal traffic controls - the police are alarm!

Hundreds of crimes reveal traffic controls - the police are alarm!

In the case of extensive traffic controls in Styria, alarming violations of safety regulations were found. These controls, which were carried out in cooperation with the Styria and Upper Austria state transport department, brought a total of around 400 traffic offenses to light. Among the vehicles complained about was an animal van, which was filled with 265 calves and was pulled out of circulation due to inadequate conditions. This was reported by orf.at . It is also shocking that, of 59 controlled heavy vehicles, numerous violations of the steering and rest times of drivers and manipulations of trip writers were found, which could result in criminal consequences.

security deficiencies in animal transport

In the check, serious defects in the load securing were also visible. In several cases, transports were rejected because the cargo was not properly secured, which is a serious risk. In particular, defects were found with three tons of paper rolls and 22 tons of steel carriers, which, according to expert risks, could recover in critical driving maneuvers. According to wko.at , the transport of animals is subject to strict framework conditions that are regulated in the EU. The Animal Transport Act calls for comprehensive expertise for transporters and is in accordance with the EU regulation on the protection of animals during transport.

The animal transport is mainly regulated by regulation (EC) No. 1/2005, which places high demands on the transport conditions. Violations of these provisions can have serious legal consequences for the transporters. The intensive controls not only examined the security situation in road traffic, but also keep an eye on compliance with animal welfare regulations in Austria.