Truck handlebars insulted the police: You are so Kapperlstände!

Truck handlebars insulted the police: You are so Kapperlstände!

Engerwitzdorf, Österreich - On May 1, 2025, the Autobahn Police carried out a traffic control in the Urfahr-Environment district. At around 7:30 p.m., a 33-year-old truck driver from the Freistadt district was stopped. During the check, the driver was not very cooperative and insulted the police with the statement: "You are so louder of the Kapperlstände". This rude reaction led to a event that not only illuminates the behavior of the truck driver, but also the legal framework of traffic controls in Austria.

Overall, the police recorded eight advertisements against the truck driver due to violations in accordance with the Dutchfahr Act (KFG), which referred to non-approved changes to the vehicle. In addition, two advertisements in accordance with the Upper Austria Police Criminal Act were filed. Such circumstances illustrate the importance of traffic controls to secure traffic safety, which are often carried out in Austria.

rights and obligations in police controls

police controls can be uncomfortable for both drivers and officers. The traffic rules stipulate that drivers are obliged to indicate their personal details and show the vehicle documents and the driver's license. However, you don't have to answer questions such as your own whereabouts. In order to enable smooth control, drivers should react calmly and cooperatively and, if necessary, stop if the traffic situation allows. The engine and the radio should be switched off during control, and the window can be lowered to make communication easier. An accompanying the vehicle could also defuse the situation.

The police have the right to check the emergency equipment such as warning triangle, warning vest or dressing box. In the event of a lack of equipment, a fine can be made, the amount depends on the severity of the offense. In the case of a check, the driver's licenses and registration certificates must also be presented in the original; The lack of a visual aid noted in the driver's license can also lead to warning money.

behavior during control

A polite and respectful behavior towards the officials is essential during the check. Humorous statements or insulting remarks, as made by the truck driver, must be avoided. Drivers must follow the request of a police vehicle, since disregard can be punished with a fine of 70 euros and a point in Flensburg.

It is important that drivers should be ready for cooperation if there is suspected criminal acts. While you are not obliged to agree with a breath alcohol test or rapid drug test during a general control, the police and authorities can take with you in the event of suspicion of taking blood. It is also important that the police have to have a legal basis for searches such as that of the vehicle, for example by a search decision or in the event of danger.