Pig transport under control: Police discover serious defects!

Pig transport under control: Police discover serious defects!

In Tyrol, today, February 12, 2025, during a check at the Kundl checkpoint, the police discovered a semi-trailer truck that was overloaded with around 700 pigs. Officers at the checkpoint found that the transport violated the Animal Transport Act - particularly with regard to inadequate water supply and bedding. After intervention by the Wörgl fire department, the vehicle was given fresh water and was allowed to continue its journey towards Italy despite the defects identified 5min.at reported. Although initial measures have been taken on site, further reports are expected.

Advanced controls for greater security

As part of expanded heavy vehicle inspections by the police and Asfinag in Tyrol, the number of days the mobile test train is deployed will be increased from the previous 144 to 150 days this year. This is happening against the background that almost 12,000 reports of technical defects in trucks were recorded last year. State Transport Councilor René Zumtobel emphasized the need for this intensive control network, as defective trucks can pose a major safety risk. The technical inspection is carried out by specially trained inspectors who not only check the documents and driving times, but also safety-relevant aspects such as brakes and emissions values, reported tirol.gv.at.

The combination of animal transport controls and technical inspection of the trucks is intended to ensure that both the animals and all road users are protected as best as possible. This legislative approach shows that road safety has the highest priority and that the humane treatment of live animals during transport is also a focus.