Raser stopped in Wels: almost 100 km/h measured in 50s zone!

Raser stopped in Wels: almost 100 km/h measured in 50s zone!

In the Wels urban area, a dangerous incident occurred on December 27th when the police stopped a racer that raced through a 50s zone with a breathtaking 95 km/h. The 36-year-old driver from the Eferding district was recorded at 4:25 p.m. in Zeppelinstrasse at laser measurements. A police cord was immediately set up to control the racer on Negrellistraße where his vehicle was stopped. Not only was the driver's license temporarily decreased, but also prohibited the onward journey. The keys of the car were handed over to his 56-year-old passenger, who was also sitting in the vehicle when the police intervened. This risky journey could have significant legal consequences for the driver, since driving at almost twice the pace of the permitted speed is already a serious offense, such as Meinzirk.at reported.

Wels - a city with rich history

Wels, the second largest city in Upper Austria with around 65,287 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2024), has a long and interesting story that goes back to Roman times. The city is not only known as an important traffic and industrial point, but also for its cultural highlights and historical buildings. Among other things, the city is excellent for trade fair system and as an industrial location. Wels experience significant economic flowering times during the Roman period. The historical core contains large parts of this story, from Roman ruins to magnificent civil buildings. The city also has a long tradition in the area of ​​agriculture, but is now more known for its services and industrial companies. The cultural events such as the Wels trade fair attract numerous tourists every year, which ensures the city a significant place in the economic structure of Austria, so explains wikipedia.de ).