Flashed at 172 km/h: Police fight against frenzied drivers!

Flashed at 172 km/h: Police fight against frenzied drivers!

The Sunday afternoon in Carinthian Reisseck brought another incident that caused a sensation. A 61-year-old driver from the Netherlands was flashed on the Mölltal federal road (B106) at a speed of 172 km/h. He exceeded the permitted top speed by a whopping 72 km/h. An unforgivable misstep that the Carinthian police did not leave with impunity. The driver was stopped immediately and had to hand in his driver's license. In addition, an advertisement will be filed to the district administration, which will not only result in trouble, but also financial consequences. The incident is part of a number of speed violations that took place on the Pentecost weekend. A total of four vehicle drivers were caught by the police, including a 24-year-old motorcyclist at 155 km/h and an 18-year-old test manager who was traveling at 158 ​​km/h.

Such speed overruns are not a cavalier offense. According to the provisions in the ADAC, violations often not only lead to fines, but also to score and, in serious cases, to driving bans. A look at the nationwide catalog of fines shows the drastic consequences: For example, when the speed is exceeded outside of closed towns of over 70 km/h, 700 euros and a three -month driving ban are due. Speed ​​crossing that can be dangerous not only to the driver, but also other road users.

traffic safety in focus

The Carinthian police are more focused than ever on traffic safety, especially on weekends and public holidays, where there is a lot of joy in rapid driving. The Pentecost weekend was a sobering balance, since it shows that many drivers disregard the traffic rules. A 19-year-old was also stopped in Klagenfurt, who heated up the streets with an incredible 187 km/h. Incidents like this make it clear that it is not just about personal freedom when driving, but about the safety of all road users.

The fines are only the tip of the iceberg. Repetition offenders can get serious difficulties even with lower exceedances. This not only causes resentment, but can also lead to expensive legal disputes. About 56 % of the fine due to speed overruns are according to bussgeldportal.de, which shows that the administrative effort should also not be underestimated.

The current incidents and the associated consequences are an urgent appeal to all road users. Driving too fast is not only dangerous, but also expensive - and as is well known, this can only be avoided if you adhere to the rules and drive forward.