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Special transport in Carinthia: 26 tons overloaded and many defects!
An overloaded tractor-trailer was checked on the A2 near Arnoldstein. The driver is subject to high security requirements.
Special transport in Carinthia: 26 tons overloaded and many defects!
A spectacular incident occurred on Sunday evening on the A2 southern motorway in Austria when police stopped a 47-year-old Italian driver during a traffic stop. The man was transporting a semi-trailer truck whose total weight was an impressive 66,240 kg. It turned out that the transport was overloaded by an incredible 26,240 kg - a serious violation, as it were Today.at reported.
During the inspection at the Arnoldstein traffic control point, the officers not only discovered the massive overload, but also numerous technical defects in the tractor-trailer and the trailer. The driver was also prosecuted for tampering with the tachograph, including driving multiple times without a driver card. In total there were 71 violations regarding driving and rest times, which underlines the serious situation of the driver. The police prohibited the vehicle from continuing to drive and set a security deposit of 12,715 euros, which the driver had to pay on Monday kaernten.ORF.at reported.