Police take stock: Hundreds of advertisements after traffic action in Burgenland!
Police take stock: Hundreds of advertisements after traffic action in Burgenland!
Burgenland, Österreich - On May 24, 2025, the police in Burgenland carried out a comprehensive focus campaign to control alcoholic vehicle drivers and razors. A total of 93 police officers were involved in this campaign who checked around 800 vehicle drivers as part of the initiative. 704 alkomat and alcovort tests were carried out in the tests, with ten people being identified with alcohol or addictive substance-related impairment. The highest measured alcohol value was 1.98 per thousand, determined by a 63-year-old driver in the Neusiedl am See district. This control with the aim of increasing traffic safety shows once again the need for consistent measures against drunkenness at the wheel.
A total of 208 administrative advertisements were reimbursed as part of this campaign, plus 117 organ penalty issues issued. The speed controls were also revealing: 888 advertisements due to speed violations were documented. An example of this is a Hungarian driver in Parndorf, who was traveling at 98 km/h instead of the permitted 50 km/h. Measures such as the preliminary driver's license acceptance and the introduction of driver's license procedures were taken.extensive controls
The focus campaign took place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and was carried out by the Burgenland state transport department in cooperation with the district police commands. Control should not only record alcohol and drug violations, but also to pass the speed as well as the non-compliance with rules regarding the use of hands-free devices when making calls. A total of 495 vehicle drivers were checked, another 444 alcohol tests were carried out, as well as two driver's licenses due to alcohol and drug abuse.
A 28-year-old driver was caught on the A4 in the direction of Hungary at a speed of 126 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, which also led to an immediate license acceptance.
traffic safety and responsibility
The repeated incidents of alcohol and drug abuse at the wheel illustrate the responsibility of the drivers for themselves and others. A significant risk of accidents harbors to participate in traffic life. For all road users, it is particularly important to understand that the consumption of alcohol, drugs or even certain medication can significantly impair the ability to travel. Data show that even small amounts of alcohol can lead to a reduction in reaction ability, which can have fatal consequences in the world of work and driving. The recommendation of incorporating alcohol interlocks, during breathing alcohol measurement devices in vehicles could be a preventive measure that could drastically increase security [bg-verkehr.de].
In summary, it can be said that the close -meshed traffic controls in Burgenland are an important step for traffic safety. It is up to society as a whole to become aware of the responsibility in road traffic and, above all, to do without alcohol, drugs and medication when you sit at the wheel. The large number of measures taken underlines the urgency of acting preventively in order to avoid and protect accidents.| Details | |
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