Drunk ghost driver stopped on A14 - considerable suspected alcohol!
Drunk ghost driver stopped on A14 - considerable suspected alcohol!
In the night of Sunday, June 15, 2025, a 54-year-old woman was stopped as a ghost driver on the Rhine Valley motorway (A14) in Vorarlberg. The police noticed the dangerous journey around 11:08 p.m. when the driver was on the wrong direction in the direction of Germany. The Bludenz police inspection carried out control after the ghost trip was reported. An alcohol raving resulted in suspicion of considerable alcoholization, which led to an immediate intervention. The woman's vehicle was then towed by the ÖAMTC.
Because of the risk of physical security, the woman is reported to be criminal. In addition to the main advertisement, there were also advertisements due to several administrative violations. Such incidents illustrate the serious dangers that can arise from alcoholic driving. Statistics show that traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol or drugs are one of the main causes of accident, especially when it comes to the severity of accidents. In Bavaria, for example, 4,463 accidents that are due to alcohol were documented in Bavaria, which underlines the relevance of this problem.
social effects and prevention measures
The traffic watchdogs have been involved in the clarification and prevention of alcohol -related traffic accidents for many years. Young drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 are particularly at risk. In order to reduce the high number of accidents with alcohol influence, the “East Bavarian traffic safety campaign” was launched in 1985. This campaign takes place in cooperation with organizations such as ADAC and TÜV Süd and is aimed primarily at secondary and vocational schools.
Apart from alcohol, distraction in road traffic is an increasing problem that affects all road users. Numerous drivers stated that they had gotten into dangerous situations by distraction. Statistics show that inattentiveness or distraction plays a role in every fourth serious accident. Distraction is often reduced to cell phone use, but also refers to everyday actions such as eating or drinking, as well as discussions with passengers.
The incident on the Rhine Valley motorway is a worrying example of the dangers that can arise from alcoholic and inattentive drivers. The measures of the traffic watchdogs and continuous education are not only important to prevent such ghost trips, but also to promote general awareness of security risks in road traffic.
For more information on the topics of alcohol, drugs and distraction in traffic, the local traffic watchdogs or the office of the Bavarian State Transport Wacht are available.
More details on the incident can be found in the reports from DetailsOrt A14, 6830 Feldkirch, Österreich Quellen
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