Drug driving with children: driving license revoked immediately!

Drug driving with children: driving license revoked immediately!

In a dramatic incident on February 28, 2025, a 36-year-old man from the Ried im Innkreis district was stopped on federal highway 149 while traveling with his two small children, a 6-year-old son and a 4-year-old daughter. The driver was checked by the police during a routine check and the result of his breathalyzer test was shockingly positive, which led to the immediate revocation of his driving license. The police intervened at 2:12 p.m. and were able to prevent something worse from happening by taking the road user off the road kosmo.at reported.

Drunk driving: strict consequences

The incident in Suben sheds light on the strict laws regarding drunk driving in Austria. The district authorities in Upper Austria emphasize that the alcohol limits vary depending on the driving license class and that the legal consequences for exceeding them can be serious. What is particularly alarming is that such behavior endangers not only the driver, but also the safety of children and other road users. Driving licenses are usually revoked if a certain limit is exceeded, highlighting the importance of responsible driving, such as land-oberoesterreich.gv.at highlights.

These incidents remind parents to be vigilant and responsible on the road. From supervision to safe driving to avoiding drunk driving - everything counts to ensure everyone's safety on the road.