Red alarm level: Manipulated trucks endanger security on the streets!

Red alarm level: Manipulated trucks endanger security on the streets!

In a terrifying incident on the south motorway (A2), this Thursday was checked by a truck driver, who transported 23 tons of dangerous waste class 9 in his tank, which also includes dangerous substances such as dry ice and lithium batteries. The police not only found serious technical defects in the brake system of the saddle trailer during the check, but also that the 45-year-old Polish driver could not demonstrate the necessary training for dangerous goods transport. In addition, the required ADR registration certificate was missing, which made transport illegal. As a result, the driver was prohibited from continuing and his admission certificate was removed, as reported on noe.orf.at

Alarming Rise in Manipulated Trucks

In another alarming report, the police warn that the number of manipulated trucks on the streets is increasing. According to the traffic police, ignoring working time regulations and manipulations on the control systems have become widespread, which harbors considerable security risks. The investigators suspect that not only individual drivers, but also their employers are involved in these practices. As reported on t-online.de Back on sophisticated methods that can only be carried out by well -informed perpetrators.

In particular, the manipulation of the tachograph, which is responsible for the recording of steering times and speeds, is a major problem. These technical interventions not only endanger security on the streets, but also fairness in competition within the industry. The police have already carried out careful controls, in which in many cases violations flew, even 100 percent of the controlled vehicles. Such incidents throw a bright light on the challenges with which the traffic safety authorities are faced.