Rapid chase: Italians with 1.22 per thousand caught on the B1!

Rapid chase: Italians with 1.22 per thousand caught on the B1!

In a spectacular incident in Traun, Upper Austria, a 23-year-old Italian overtook a police patrol on the B1 on December 7, 2024 at around 1:45 a.m. The man drove at a clearly excessive speed, which immediately called the police on the scene. They recorded the persecution and finally stopped the driver at a petrol station. This irresponsible frenzy will not remain without consequences.

At a subsequent check, an alkotest resulted in a frightening value of 1.22 per thousand. The young man's alcohol consumption was obviously high and led to him immediately had to hand in his driver's license and the keys of his vehicle. Based on his behavior, the 23-year-old is now reported by the district administration Linz-Land, such as Nachrichten . This is a serious offense that could result in legal consequences for Italian citizens and again underlines the dangers of driving under alcohol. 5min.at also reported how quickly such situations can escalate and what risks exist for all road users.