Raser on the A2: Viennese races through Villach at 168 km/h!

Raser on the A2: Viennese races through Villach at 168 km/h!

A 51-year-old motorcyclist from Vienna caused a sensation on April 27, 2025 on the A2 South Autobahn when he was caught at a speed measurement at 168 km/h. At the point where the top speed is set at 100 km/h, it exceeds the permitted speed at a remarkable 62 km/h after deducting the statutory measurement tolerance, such as the Gailtal Journal reported.

The police, in this case the Villach motorway police, stopped the driver at the Villach node around 2:30 p.m. The motorcyclist was not only stopped, but also immediately faced with a preliminary withdrawal of his steering authorization. He was forbidden and a complaint was filed for the considerable speed against him, as is also made in a report by 5min.at mentioned.

consequences for speed overrun

The measures that are taken at such speeding are clear and determined. According to the ADAC , a one-month driving ban can be issued from a outside of 26 km/h. In the category that the motorcyclist has reached, high fines and possibly further legal consequences can be expected.

• exceeding:
• 51 - 60 km/h: € 480 (2 months driving ban)
• 61 - 70 km/h: 600 € (2 months driving ban)
• over 70 km/h: 700 € (3 months driving ban)

lawn on motorways can not only lead to a high fine, but also to points in the Flensburg traffic centers and in the event of severe traffic violations to criminal consequences. Since the driver was stopped with such a significant exceedance, this could even lead to criminal persecution, depending on other circumstances of the incident.

The regulations for crossing the speed are crucial for security on the streets. The incident on the A2 illustrates how important compliance with speed limits is to protect yourself and other road users.