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Disputes in traffic escalate: police have to intervene!
On December 3, 2024, there was a dispute between drivers in Vienna that ended with a police operation.
Disputes in traffic escalate: police have to intervene!
On Monday afternoon there was an explosive dispute in traffic in Vienna's Alsergrund, which ended with a police operation. According to a statement from the Vienna State Police Directorate, the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in Hörlgasse. Two drivers, a 41-year-old and a 68-year-old, got into a heated argument. The older driver appeared to be holding a suspected firearm out the window of his vehicle, prompting the younger man to immediately flee and alert police today.at reported.
The arriving officers were only able to find the 41-year-old at the scene, while the older driver was found later at home. After clarifying the matter, the police imposed a temporary weapons ban on the 68-year-old and filed a complaint for dangerous threats. However, the 41-year-old does not go unpunished, as he is also being held responsible on charges of making dangerous threats. The classification of these actions falls under the offense of “endangering road traffic”, as set out in detail in Section 315c of the Criminal Code. In this context, risky behavior in road traffic is already considered a criminal offense, without an actual accident having to occur gansel-rechtsanwaelte.de explained.
These incidents are not only alarming but also shed light on the dangers of reckless driving and provocative confrontations on the roads. Such incidents can escalate at any time and have serious consequences. The legal consequences for both parties involved make it clear that the law sets clear limits when it comes to road safety.