Rapid chase in Baden: 100 km/h through the pedestrian zone!

Rapid chase in Baden: 100 km/h through the pedestrian zone!

Baden, Österreich - on March 23, 2025, around 2:40 p.m., a 34-year-old Viennese was arrested after a spectacular chase in Baden. According to 5min.at was already known to the authorities of a black Kia with Vienna because of tank fraudies. During a police check, it turned out that he was traveling with stolen license plates.

The man fled to the emergency services and shot through several streets at a speed of up to 100 km/h, including Wassergasse, Breyerstrasse and Josefsplatz. On the sidewalk at the Archduke Rainer Ring, he got into a collision with a parked car with his vehicle. Shortly afterwards the driver left the vehicle and was arrested by the police officers.

Investigations and suspicions

When searching the Kia, the police found other stolen license plates, driver's licenses and alleged stolen goods. The license plates that the driver had used were also reported as stolen and were stolen on March 17, 2025 in Vienna. The 34-year-old refused to say about his deeds and was admitted to the judiciary. Much indicates that he looks back on numerous offenses because he was already known.

traffic offenses in focus

The events in Baden throws a light on the general problem of traffic offenses. An analysis of traffic offenses in Germany in 2023 shows that men in particular often commit speed violations. According to Allianz Direct , men in age groups 25 to 44 and 45 to 64 years are particularly affected. Compared to women, they are more often involved in traffic violations.

The most severe violations, such as "driving under the influence of alcohol" or "driving without a driver's license", can also be observed primarily in men. These statistical trends can be seen as part of a larger picture, which shows how speed violations in German cities such as Berlin and Hamburg are often widespread. The geographical and demographic factors significantly influence the frequency of these violations.