Safety risk on the A1: Dangerous trucks stopped with no necessary permits!

Safety risk on the A1: Dangerous trucks stopped with no necessary permits!

In the event of an intensive traffic control on the A1 at the Starterndorf Raststation, a dangerous incident was uncovered: a Croatian saddle vehicle, led by a Bosnian driver, showed massive security deficiencies. The officials of the Lower Austria state transport department discovered serious violations of the traffic rules, including significant exceedance of the steering and rest periods, technical defects and speed overruns. Particularly alarming: the truck transported several tons of dangerous goods without the necessary labeling, including inflammable liquid substances and caustic materials, as reported by 5min.at.

The situation escalated when it was found that the driver had no ADR control ID card and that the necessary safety equipment and the necessary documents were missing. As a result, the continuation of the vehicle was prohibited and a five -digit security deposit was collected. In addition, 47 violations were reported to the responsible district administrative authority, which the driver has to expect with severe fines and possible other legal consequences.

high fines for serious violations

truck drivers have to expect higher fines than car drivers, since truck runs a greater risk of road traffic, explains the catalog of fines. The penalties for speed overrun can quickly shoot up, and driving bans threaten for serious violations. With a speed crossing of 26 km/h within closed towns, the authority plans, for example, a fine of up to 235 euros and a month of driving ban, as can be found on Bussgeldatalog.de. The strict controls aim to ensure security on the streets and to ensure compliance with the traffic regulations.