Repeat Offender
Senior Caught Drunk and Without a License 7 Times
A 61-year-old man from Wels is likely a special “case.” Since 2025, the man has been caught seven times in a row driving his expensive car while drunk and without a license. Most recently this week. The notorious traffic offender categorically refused to take a breathalyzer test.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen When the 61-year-old was caught for the seventh time in a row during a traffic stop in Wels at 4:30 p.m. this week, the “pro” immediately admitted to not having a driver’s license. His strong “breath,” however, suggested that the senior citizen had not only filled up his car but also himself beforehand. This comes as no surprise, as during the six previous checkpoints, the unlicensed and completely unrepentant driver had also always been significantly intoxicated.
Here’s the legal situation
Anyone who refuses a breathalyzer test without cause—that is, without medical justification—is committing a criminal offense. This applies even if the medical examination subsequently reveals no alcohol impairment. The authorities assume the highest level of intoxication for those who refuse. This means the driver faces the same penalty as if they had had a blood alcohol content of over 1.6 per mille. A fine of between 1,600 and 5,900 euros is imposed. Additionally, the driver’s license is revoked for at least six months. The offender also faces mandatory retraining, a medical evaluation by a public health officer, and a traffic psychology assessment.
Police officers would like to see harsher penalties
The Wels drunkard, however, is likely to be well-off financially, as the impending financial hit clearly left him cold. A circumstance that frustrates the police. Law enforcement officials are suggesting significantly increasing the penalties for such behavior to strengthen the deterrent effect.
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