Drugs and speed surprises: Salzburg's streets under police control!

Drugs and speed surprises: Salzburg's streets under police control!

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, the police in Salzburg were able to pull several traffic offenders out of circulation. At around 4:15 p.m., a 20-year-old driver was stopped, in which there was suspicion of drug use. A quick test showed that he had consumed cannabis. A medical officer then checked his suitability for driving. The driver's license was ensured, and the man was reported, as 5min.at .

Another incident occurred on the Tauern highway in the early morning hours of the same day. A Turkish driver raced through an 80s zone at 140 km/h and was also stopped by the police. His driver's license was taken away and he is displayed. In addition, krone.at that two alcohol -attractive drivers were also identified in Salzburg at the weekend. A 55-year-old man had a value of 0.84 per thousand, while a 74-year-old man even got almost two per mille. The driver's license was also decreased.

violations of winter driving bans

During the police check carried out, 21 truck drivers were also displayed, which disregarded a winter driving ban on the Tauern Autobahn. The controls underline the ongoing efforts of the police to ensure traffic safety and to punish serious traffic offenses.