Drug drivers in Graz: Police now pull the emergency brake!

Drug drivers in Graz: Police now pull the emergency brake!

Graz, Österreich - in Graz, the police acted against drug drivers in a large -scale campaign. Between Friday, March 7th and Sunday, March 9, extensive controls were carried out, especially at scenic events such as concerts. This was done as part of an initiative to increase traffic safety, since drug drivers are no longer the exception, as the police stated. The improved drug-rapid test devices and targeted training of the officials have led to a significantly higher number of advertisements. The previous year's result of over 200 advertisements could be exceeded this year, reported the orf .

driving license trains and traffic offenses

In the course of the priority campaign, six vehicle drivers had to temporarily submit their driver's license due to suspected drug use. In addition to these driver's license trains, there were also two license plates and numerous other traffic offenses. The Graz police are planning to control well-known target groups in the future, including visitors to music events and members of the so-called "Road-Runner scene".

These measures are in the context of a growing concern about the risk of accidents due to drug consumers in road traffic. According to the State Police Directorate, the more stringent surveillance, supported by trained police dogs, continues to guarantee security on the streets, such as the Kurier reported.