Drug drivers in Vorarlberg: Police stops dangerous trucks!

Drug drivers in Vorarlberg: Police stops dangerous trucks!

In a comprehensive control campaign by the Vorarlberg police, which took place between 19 and 23 May, numerous heavy vehicles were checked for their traffic and security standards. According to 5min.at , a total of 47 trucks were checked, with 19 of them had to be pulled out of traffic due to acute safety risks. Terrible 205 technical defects were found, as well as 48 violations in relation to steering and rest periods, load securing and the freight transport law.

The control campaign carried out in cooperation with ASFINAG was aimed specifically on older heavy vehicles that represent potential risks for traffic safety. A particularly striking vehicle was a Polish saddle vehicle that had serious defects such as a lack of tire profile on three wheels and a company brake, which was only functional on one side,

violations of traffic regulations

The police also resulted in financial consequences in the course of the controls. A total of 46 security payments of almost 19,000 euros were inserted. In addition to the technical defects, there were also violations of alcohol and drug use. In the cities of Bregenz and Dornbirn, additional controls were carried out that led to the acceptance of four driving license - three due to drug use and one due to alcohol.

These measures are part of a broader strategy that is also determined as part of the surveillance tasks of the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM). The balm is authorized to stop domestic and foreign motor vehicles and to carry out extensive security controls, which include compliance with steering and rest periods as well as the safety regulations for securing loads, such as on balm.bund.de

alcohol, drug and medication abuse

Another critical aspect of the control measures is to combat the influence of alcohol and drugs in road traffic. As bg-verkehr.de , the consumption of intoxication can not only lead to accidents, but also cost the driver's license. The risk increases due to alcohol that affects reaction ability and drugs that can lead to perception disorders. The legal framework for drug tests is strict and there is no threshold for drugs, which means that every determination of drug use can result in serious consequences.

These control campaigns are not only preventive measures, but also illustrate the responsibility of the drivers to ensure that they are ready to drive at any time. In the interest of all road users, regular and rigorous controls are essential to ensure security on the streets.