Shocking balance: police smash illegal tuning in Wels!

Shocking balance: police smash illegal tuning in Wels!

On May 23, 2025, extensive police controls took place in Wels, Austria, which focused on illegal autotuning, noise, speed as well as alcohol and wing struggle. The measures were carried out by several police units, including the state traffic department, the city police commands Wels and the district police command Wels-Land. A total of 19 vehicles were subjected to a technical check. Five vehicles were identified that had significant technical defects that were a danger to traffic safety. The license plates of these vehicles were removed.

A total of 105 ads were filed. Of this, 98 of this accounted for technical deficiencies, while in two cases, driver's licenses were decreased due to addictive substances or refusal of a clinical examination. Another driver's license was withdrawn due to speeding. In addition, a vehicle driver was on the road without valid approval, which is why its license plate was also decreased. More than 4,700 vehicles were checked for their speed as part of the controls. 406 drivers received advertisements for speeding speeds, and 34 organ mandates were collected due to various traffic law violations. These measures have underlined the importance of traffic safety and the control of illegal activities in road traffic. 5min.at reported.

legal framework for tuning

vehicle tuning is very popular in Germany, but is subject to strict legal regulations. Changes to the vehicle usually have to be removed by recognized experts. Any modification that affects the operating license of a vehicle must be documented and approved, in particular safety -relevant components such as brakes or chassis. For example, a lowering of the vehicle requires compatible springs and dampers as well as a general operating license (ABE) or a parts report. Without these requirements, a change is illegal and can lead to the expiry of the operating license. In addition, illegal tuning not only harbors legal, but also security risks, such as impairments of driving characteristics and potential accidents. Insurance can refuse the benefits in the event of damage if the vehicle does not correspond to the legal regulations.

The fines for violations of the tuning regulations vary tremendously. In the event of a non -carried ABE or a non -valid operating license are already fines from 10 euros. Significant impairments of traffic safety can cost up to 90 euros, while unnecessary noise can also be punished with 80 euros. In addition, there can be points in Flensburg if the regulations are disregarded.