Checks in the Ländle

Police confiscate motorcycle after wild speeding

Over the past few days, the provincial traffic department has carried out two major priority checks in the districts of Bregenz, Dornbirn and Feldkirch. No fewer than 14 drug-impaired drivers were taken off the road. Speeding drivers were also caught. 

It is noteworthy that eight of the 14 drug-impaired drivers were caught on Thursday morning, some of whom were on their way to work. Three other drivers had had too much alcohol. In addition, eleven drivers were banned from continuing their journey because they were driving without a valid license.

Over 100 km/h through the local area
The police also caught a number of speeding offenders. On Saturday afternoon, a civilian traffic patrol in Damüls flashed a motorcyclist who had been speeding through the village at 105 km/h - he was even measured at 141 km/h in a 50 km/h zone outside of town. His vehicle was confiscated immediately.

Another biker narrowly escaped confiscation: he was speeding through the Hahnenköpfle gallery (50 km/h) at 119 km/h. The traffic police emphasize that checks are currently to be expected everywhere and at all times.