New service building of the Rudersdorf motorway police: Safety for the S7!

New service building of the Rudersdorf motorway police: Safety for the S7!

Rudersdorf, Österreich - On July 10, 2025, a new service building of the motorway police was inaugurated in the industrial area between German Kaltenbrunn and Rudersdorf, which is now responsible for the safety monitoring of the expressway S7. This newly formed group has started service since February and currently comprises 16 executive officers. With the opening of the eastern part of the S7, the staff will be increased to 19. The Autobahn police already monitors 29 kilometers of the S7 between Riegersdorf and Heiligenkreuz, meinzirk.au .

This facility is not only an enrichment for the region, but also a modern showcase project. The building offers a usable area of ​​382 square meters, is equipped with a photovoltaic system and has charging stations for electric cars. In addition, rooms were set up for both party traffic and for internal police work. According to state police commander Martin Huber, this building could become a model for other departments.

important tasks and challenges

The challenges for the motorway police are diverse. In addition to traffic monitoring and the control of heavy traffic, the containment of tractor crime plays a central role. At the opening, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner emphasized the importance of cross -border cooperation and praised the operational readiness of the officials in the event of accidents on the expressway. State Councilor Heinrich Dorner also emphasized how important the S7 is as a connection between Graz, Burgenland and Hungary.

The Fürstenfeld expressway S7, which connects the A2 with Hungary, extends over a length of 28 kilometers and has caused construction costs of a proud 860 million euros. However, critics are concerned about the passage traffic in Eastern Styria, which has led to continuing discussions about the need and effects of this street. Nevertheless, the traffic monitoring in this area remains of essential importance to regulate the flow of traffic and to ensure that the security standards are adhered to Hints the Kronen.at .

As in many European countries, where the motorway police act with similar powers, rapid reactions are also rained here in the event of accidents. In Germany, for example, the motorway police (a term that is also used in Switzerland) patrols on motorways and federal roads to prevent criminal activities and ensure traffic safety. A concept that could prove itself in Austria