Drunk driver without a driving license: accident in Graz!

Drunk driver without a driving license: accident in Graz!

A bloody incident with serious legal consequences recently occurred in Austria when a drunken driver caused a rear-end collision in Graz. The 24-year-old driver, who was sitting in the car with his 18-year-old brother, made a dramatic discovery on Plüddemanngasse on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. When he saw behind a stopped car that traffic was not moving as expected, he tried to prevent an impact by braking, but it was already too late. The 41-year-old driver of the vehicle in front of him suffered minor injuries and was taken to the LKH Graz for further examination. The accident caused significant damage to both vehicles meinkreis.at reported.

Driving without a license and under drugs

At the same time, another incident occurred in Tyrol with a young man who clearly exceeded his limits. The 21-year-old driver was traveling from Götzens towards Innsbruck shortly after 2 p.m. and initially stated that he had forgotten his driver's license. But officers, who quickly discovered his true identity, discovered that his driver's license had already been revoked. In addition, the driver was apparently under the influence of addictive substances, which further aggravated the situation. The police reported that he is now being charged with several crimes, which could have significant legal consequences for him, such as orf.at clarified.

These two incidents shed a worrying light on the road traffic regulations in Austria and the dangers posed by drivers without a valid driving license and under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The police will continue to carry out increased checks to prevent such risky journeys and increase road safety.