Drugs at the wheel: Police pulls drivers out of circulation with serious defects!

Drugs at the wheel: Police pulls drivers out of circulation with serious defects!

Salzburg, Österreich - In Salzburg, a traffic control caused some sensational revelations on Monday, April 7, 2025. Several vehicle drivers were pulled out of the traffic by the police, including a 39-year-old local from Hallein, who was traveling without a seat belt. During the review, it turned out that he presented a driver's license reported as lost and had no valid driver's license since 2022. The man was displayed and had to hand in his driver's license, as 5min.at reported.

In addition, a Dutch driver was checked in Piesendorf. A drug test showed the consumption of cocaine and cannabis, which will result in serious legal consequences. The man also had to hand in his driver's license and was displayed. Drug consumption in road traffic is not only a danger for the driver, but also for other road users. According to ADAC Risk of drugs in the blood, which can range from fines to imprisonment.

results of the controls

In Kuchl, a total of twelve vehicles were checked at a checkpoint. Of these, two trucks turned out to be non -traffic. A total of 30 advertisements were filed, in which serious defects such as oil loss, rust rust, chassis and brake defects were found. The police take traffic safety very seriously and increasingly pursues vehicles with safety defects to avoid accidents.

Another incident occurred on Sunday, April 6, 2025, when a 15-year-old moped driver was checked on the B1 near Eugendorf. His moped was able to reach almost 80 km/h speeds, which led to the withdrawal of its license plates. Another 15-year-old Salzburg was stopped under similar circumstances, which illustrates the problem of young drivers and overpowered mopeds.

escape from the police

in Straßwalchen there was another incident when a 16-year-old moped driver fled to a police patrol. He stated that he was afraid of a punishment for a defective. However, tests on the roles showed that no changes in the moped had been made. Such excuses are usually non -meaningful, since the consequences of escape from the police can be serious.

The fact that drug use and unauthorized driving are so often connected is alarming. A preventive approach that promotes more educational work and controls is of crucial importance. The ADAC and other organizations are calling for increased awareness of the dangers of drugs in road traffic.