Serious defects in the car

Parcel deliverer stopped by police on the A9 highway

The police became aware of the parcel delivery driver in the area of the St. Michael highway junction.(Bild: Sepp Pail)

On Monday afternoon on the Styrian "Pyhrn" highway, highway patrol officers discovered an incredible 30 defects in the vehicle of a parcel delivery driver. The poor condition of the van was even visible to the naked eye. The 19-year-old was prohibited from continuing his journey.

Officers from the Gleinalm highway police became aware of the 19-year-old driver at around 4 p.m. in the area of the highway junction in St. Michael (Leoben district). At this time, the Romanian was overtaking the officers. Due to the obviously poor condition of the vehicle, the Romanian was directed off the highway in Traboch and he and his vehicle were subjected to a comprehensive check.

Defective brakes, loose parts
The police officers discovered 30 (!) defects in the vehicle. The defects ranged from defective reversing lights and loose body parts to a defective parking brake and front tires without tread. Nine infringements even had to be assessed as serious defects with imminent danger.

The driver was prohibited from continuing his journey and his license plates were taken away. According to the police, the man living in Austria and the actual Austrian license plate holder will be reported to the Leoben district authority.