Construction site forgotten speed limitation: 28 km/h too fast

Construction site forgotten speed limitation: 28 km/h too fast

In the Vöcklabruck area, an incident recently occurred that caused confusion and discussions. A 28-year-old man from northern Macedonia was measured by the police at a speed of 128 km/h in a 30 km/h zone. At first it looked as if the driver had exceeded the speed limit considerably. But as it turned out, the situation was not so clear.

The district administration of Vöcklabruck announced that the speed limit of 30 km/h was only temporarily approved due to construction work. This restriction should have been lifted when the driver passed the measuring point. Thus, the actual speed was only 28 km/h and not, as originally assumed, at 98 km/h.

background of the speed measurement

The police had stopped the 28-year-old's vehicle after being registered at an excessive speed. After the review, it quickly became clear that the speed limit was no longer valid because the construction site had been dismantled and the necessary signs were not removed. This led to an immediate clarification of the situation and a correspondingly fair consideration of the circumstances.

The confiscated vehicle and the driver's driver's license have already been returned to him. The district administration also informed that the man now has to pay an organ penalty order, which means that it is nevertheless held responsible for the speed of speed, even if the circumstances reduce the amount of punishment. Such cases often raise questions about the efficiency of traffic safety and the proper communication of speed limits.

This event illustrates how important it is to always check the current traffic situation, especially in areas where temporary changes can apply. The new developments and the misunderstanding of the speed limit not only have consequences for the driver concerned, but also for the responsible authorities in the district. It remains to be seen whether such misunderstandings can be avoided in the future and which measures may be taken to improve communication around speed limits. Further information on this incident is on www.tips.at to be found.