Safe through the Advent season: Police are increasingly presence in markets

Safe through the Advent season: Police are increasingly presence in markets

Neue Herrengasse 15, 3100 St. Pölten, Österreich - In the Advent season, police presence in Lower Austria is reinforced at the lively Christmas markets. The State Police Directorate has announced that they are particularly concerned with alcohol and drug use in road traffic in order to ensure traffic safety. In December of the past few years, an average of 30,000 alcove test controls were carried out, in which around 400 advertisements for alcohol were reimbursed at the wheel. This prompted the police to pay particular attention to the safety of visitors this season. As the police department emphasizes in its report, it is important to think about a safe journey home before visiting the Advent markets, to avoid trouble and costs and to protect life, such as MeinDZIRK.AT reported

protection against pickpockets

is also warned of pickpockets, which are particularly active in the busy times around the holidays. The police appealed to visitors to the Christmas markets to pay attention to their valuables. To protect yourself, the State Police Directorate gives simple tips for prevention: keep valuables close to the body and be vigilant so as not to become the victim of theft. In the event of theft, to visit the next police station directly, it is also recommended. These measures are intended to help make the advent season more secure, such as the St. Pölten police department police.gv.at added.