150 hp cars

Police break up illegal tuner meeting

Almost 150 vehicles engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with the police(Bild: Markus Tschepp)

 

Around 150 powerful vehicles were involved in illegal tuning meetings in Hallein, Wals and Salzburg-Liefering on Sunday night. Police patrols quickly broke up the gatherings. Numerous charges and administrative fines were imposed. One driver was drunk and the police took away his driver's license.

 There were also charges for speeding and driving while on the phone. Seven license plates were confiscated.

State government officials checked vehicles for their technical condition and found serious defects in seven cars.

Penalty orders totaling 6000 euros were issued.