Outrage over 395 euros punishment: false parkers in Austria in sight!

Outrage over 395 euros punishment: false parkers in Austria in sight!

In Austria, a new wave of false parkers and the subsequent criminal letters ensure excitement. A Salzburger already suffered the bitter experience when he kept on a parking lot designated as a private ground for a few seconds and was promptly confronted with a penalty of 395 euros. The incident occurred on Elisabethstrasse, where the driver introduced into the parking lot without any bad intentions at half -time and opened immediately after noticing the warning sign. "I then paid for the amount out of panic," he told . .

legal gray area and discussion

The Salzburg Chamber of Labor confirmed that the parking lot is clearly marked and the incident could be underpinned legally. However, it is questioned whether the punishment for such a short stop is exaggerated. "There is a ban on harassment that applies particularly to minor interventions," said Martina Plazer from AK Salzburg. A lawyer emphasizes that the duration of the stopping is irrelevant because the driver had nevertheless disregarded private ownership rights. Even if the owner of the parking lot was not available for a comment, it is clear that this problem in the region becomes a lucrative business model, as false parkers are always asked to pay. According to Salzburg.orf.at , these aggressive warnings lead to a huge source of income for parking lot owners.

Particularly worrying is the practice that a penalty is not only a punishment, but rather is an offer for the waiver of the lawsuit, but only against payment. The authorities advise to submit a declaration of cease and desist, but experts point out that this is not sufficient to escape legal problems. The case raises questions about the fairness and legality of these methods and illustrates the increasing problems of false parking in Austria.