Provincial councillor with an appeal

Driving a car after punch and co. “is a no-go”

Tyrol's Provincial Councillor for Transport René Zumtobel warns of the consequences of alcohol or drugs behind the wheel during the Advent season. He is campaigning for public transport and calculates how many people have been injured who have "filled up" too much before setting off.

Will you be treating yourself to a cup or two at the Advent market after our mulled wine test this Sunday evening? If so, then not only we, but also Regional Transport Councillor René Zumtobel (SPÖ), would like to point out that you should not "rush home" by car. "During Advent, many people take a drink or two. Driving a vehicle afterwards is an absolute no-go," warns the politician.

There is always an alternative to the car, be it public transport, a cab or a ride with someone who has not been drinking alcohol.

René Zumtobel

Around 270 people injured this year due to alcohol and otherdrugs
 And he calculates that there have already been around 270 people injured in traffic accidents in Tyrol this year due to alcohol or other drugs. "There is always an alternative to the car, be it public transport, a cab or a ride with someone who hasn't been drinking alcohol," says Zumtobel.

And in many parts of Tyrol, there are also good public transport connections in the evening and at night.