Fasching is just around the corner: the police raise the alarm against racers and drug drivers!

Fasching is just around the corner: the police raise the alarm against racers and drug drivers!

At a large-scale focus on the police on February 24, 2025, nationwide nationwide alcohol and drug drivers were pulled out of circulation. Intensive control extended over ten hours, in which a total of 820 vehicles were stopped and almost as many alcohol tests were carried out. The case of a 27-year-old driver from the Neusiedl am See district, which was caught at a frightening 1.48 per thousand at the wheel, was particularly alarming. In addition, seven drivers were found in alcoholic at the wheel, while two other drivers were under the influence of drugs, as the Krone reported.

violations and considerable consequences

Another 27-year-old who was stopped in Oberwart had no more driver's license and was also under the influence of drugs. After a clinical examination by the police doctor, his condition was classified as more critical. There will also be corresponding ads for him. On the other hand, a 23-year-old was stopped in Oberpullendorf with 96 km/h in a 50s zone and immediately lost his driver's license. In the course of the control, 821 advertisements due to speed violations and 91 advertisements due to too low distance were issued in road traffic, as reported. reported.

In view of the upcoming carnival season, the police are planning to continue to continue to carry out controls. The officials strongly advise you to drive themselves in case of doubt: "Better leave the car standing," according to the urgent warning of the authorities.