Police check

120 km/h through the city: speeders on the run

225 speeders were caught by radar. Almost all of the breathalyzer tests were positive.(Bild: Christian Schulter)

A driver with a probationary license was driving dangerously. The 19-year-old got into the plan square in Burgenland and sped off. This was followed by a wild chase with the police. 

Shortly before the absolute highlight of this year's carnival celebrations, the police step up their checks. The main focus is on drunk driving. Almost 80 officers from the provincial traffic department and the district police commands were on duty last weekend in Burgenland alone.

From 4 p.m. on Saturday until around 2 a.m. on Sunday, they checked 900 cars. 802 breathalyzer and breathalyzer tests were carried out. Six drivers had more than 0.8 per mille, one driver was under the influence of drugs. The inglorious front-runner was a 33-year-old in the district of Eisenstadt, who was driving with a blood alcohol level of 1.84 per mille.

(Bild: Christian Schulter, Krone KREATIV)

19-year-old driver sped away from police
A 19-year-old driver caused a stir in Oberwart. Instead of the permitted 50 km/h, the holder of a probationary driving license sped along at 120 km/h. Outside the city limits, he stepped on the gas and sped off at 200 km/h. Only half that speed would have been legal. The police took up the pursuit. The reckless driving was promptly stopped. The probationary driver's license is gone!

A car driver in the district of Eisenstadt disregarded a 70 km/h limit. He was traveling at 135 km/h. In Oberpullendorf, a driver was caught driving at 94 km/h in the local area. In both cases, charges have been filed and driving license revocation proceedings have been initiated.

The increased controls will remain in place until the end of the carnival period. They are primarily intended to increase safety on the roads.

Oberstleutnant Rudolf Ehrenhöfer, der Einsatzleiter

Motorcycle illegally upgraded
A 17-year-old in the Eisenstadt district was caught by the police on a tuned motorcycle. The inspection on the roller dynamometer revealed that the illegally upgraded vehicle can be accelerated up to a top speed of 115 km/h. It was no longer possible to continue driving. It was no longer possible to continue driving. The license plates were removed. A total of 225 speeding violations were reported, which the officers recorded by radar.

50 charges due to insufficient distance
Strict action is also taken against cell phone calls at the wheel and other offenses that are responsible for many accidents. 50 charges were brought against tailgaters for driving too close. 138 other charges were filed and 121 administrative penalty orders were issued. Head of Operations Rudolf Ehrenhöfer announces that special attention will be paid to traffic today and tomorrow.