Defective lamps in Rohrbach: ÖAMTC and police ensure security
Defective lamps in Rohrbach: ÖAMTC and police ensure security
In a remarkable initiative, the police and the ÖAMTC (Austrian automotive, motorcycle and touring club) started a joint campaign in Rohrbach to exchange defective vehicle lamps free of charge. This measure is particularly relevant because the dark season, which is often accompanied by an increased risk of accidents
The campaign, which took place at 18 different locations in Upper Austria, aims to increase the safety of drivers. Instead of distributing critics, the police and the technicians of the ÖAMTC have stopped the vehicles directly with poor lighting and exchanged the defective light on site. Eight lamps were replaced in the city of Rohrbach alone. In cases where an exchange was not possible, the drivers concerned received vouchers for a later free exchange at the ÖAMTC bases.
visibility as a vital factor
The importance of a functioning lighting system in the vehicle cannot be assessed highly enough. It not only protects its own view, but also ensures that other road users perceive the vehicle correctly. As Siegfried Reitberger, the head of the ÖAMTC base Rohrbach, explains, a defect in a headlight or taillight can lead to dangerous situations. .
The actions show how important it is to be visible in road traffic. Especially in times with limited brightness - be it through fog, dusk or darkness - it is crucial that drivers see and be seen well. The Rohrbacher district police commander, Martin Petermüller, emphasizes that the awareness of the importance of vehicle lighting was strengthened in the dark season. "Regardless of whether we only prevented a dangerous situation, the success of this lighting campaign has already been given," he explains.
The initiative should not only increase the safety in road traffic, but also promote the sensitivity of drivers to maintain their vehicles. Many people are often not aware of how important intact lighting is for their own safety and the safety of others. This type of campaign has the potential to make a sustainable change in the behavior of drivers.
The everyday trips in the dark require special caution, and the exchange of defective lamps by the police and the ÖAMTC represents a valuable contribution to traffic safety. The measures are certainly taken positively, since they not only offer practical benefits, but also increase general attention for vehicle maintenance.
Further details about the campaign can be found on the ÖAMTC website, where there are also tips for maintaining and maintaining vehicle lighting provided. This type of proactive communication is important to clarify and motivate drivers about the importance of safety in road traffic to carry out regular controls of your vehicles.