Speeders on Turracher Straße: Police check reveals 155 km/h!

A dramatic incident occurred on Monday afternoon on Turracher Straße in Carinthia, where a German driver raced through a 70 speed zone at an unbelievable speed of 155 km/h. The 32-year-old, who was traveling from Reichenau plain towards Gnesau, exceeded the speed limit by an impressive 80 km/h. This was measured by the police and led to the immediate confiscation of his vehicle and the revocation of his driving license. In view of the serious speeding, a report will follow, reported the crown.

The police are entitled to temporarily confiscate vehicles from speeders if the maximum speed is exceeded by 60 km/h in built-up areas or by 70 km/h in open areas. A special measure could still follow: If there is a risk of repetition, the vehicle can even be declared as derelict and finally accepted and auctioned off in order to prevent such speeding violations.

Legal basis and responsibility

Another interesting aspect that the Haufe concerns the legal consequences of such speeding. If the driver may not be aware that they are exceeding the speed limit, this could result in negligent behavior. However, it is emphasized that there are speed limits of between 40 and 100 km/h in construction zones on motorways, even if there are generally no restrictions on motorways. A mistake about the speed limit does not relieve a driver of responsibility, especially if he ignored the signs.

The situation highlights the importance of obeying speed limits to avoid both legal issues and potentially dangerous accidents. Safety on the roads should always come first.