Truck drivers on A2: 26 tons of overload and 71 violations discovered!

Truck drivers on A2: 26 tons of overload and 71 violations discovered!

Arnoldstein, Österreich - Another dangerous incident on the A2 in Austria: A 47-year-old Italian truck driver was stopped because his special transport was overloaded by an incredible 26 tons. As MeinDägkurz , the driver was not able to use a corresponding mass of 66,240 kg, no correct transportation notice show. In addition to the serious overloading, the police also discovered numerous technical defects on the vehicle. In addition, the records include massive violations of the steering and rest periods: a total of 71 violations were found, including manipulations on the act of travel. As a result, the driver's journey was prohibited and a security deposit of EUR 12,715 was requested, which is to be paid today.

regulations on travel time and break

The strict regulations on steering times, breaks and the tracking by digital trips are crucial for safety in road traffic. The Ordinance (EC) No. 561/2006, which was updated by the Ordinance (EU) 2024/1258, stipulates that the maximum steering time is limited to nine hours a day and that after four and a half hours of uninterrupted travel, a break of at least 45 minutes must be taken, as from a report from EUR-Lex . Such regulations should not only strengthen fairness for the drivers, but also increase traffic safety by ensuring that drivers are not tired.

These current incidents underline the urgency to consistently enforce strict regulations in the area of ​​goods transport. The incident on the A2 shows how important it is that everyone involved follows the legal framework to ensure security on the streets and to protect the integrity of the transport industry.