Alcohol at the wheel: Slovak causes accident in St. Veit an der Glan

Alcohol at the wheel: Slovak causes accident in St. Veit an der Glan

On the evening of July 19, 2025, around 8:30 p.m. in St. Veit an der Glan, a traffic accident occurred due to the severe alcoholization of the driver. According to the reports of Klick Kärnten and the State Police Carinthia was the 56-year-old driver, a Slovak citizen, without valid steering authorization on the way.

In the case of breathing alcohol control, high values were found, which underlines the danger of the incident. The driver therefore had to stop his onward journey; Due to the lack of a driver's license was not possible. In addition, he will now have to expect a complaint.

accompanying circumstances of the incident

The passenger, a 37-year-old compatriot of the driver, is also reported for suspected the aid for administrative exceedation. These legal consequences are an indication of the seriousness of the situation and the responsibility that accompanying persons can bear.

alcohol consumption at the wheel is known for significantly affecting the ability to react and coordination. Statistics show that the risk of accidents increases significantly from 0.3 per thousand. At 1.0 per thousand, the risk is up to seven times higher than with sober drivers. These worrying facts are on the pages of speedster well documented.

legal consequences and traffic safety

The legal consequences for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol are drastic. The driver's license is withdrawn from a per thousand value of 1.1 and there is a risk of fines or even prison terms. From 1.6 per thousand, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is necessary to regain the driver's license. These punishments are not only a deterrent, but also a measure to improve traffic safety.

The current situation of the 56-year-old driver and his companion illustrates the fatal consequences of alcohol consumption at the wheel. The best prevention measures are clear: a waiver of alcohol while driving and using public transport or carpooling should always be considered.