New radar devices in Salzburg: Now it is getting serious for speed fraud!

New radar devices replace old systems in the Gmunden district to increase traffic safety on motorways.
New radar devices replace old systems in the Gmunden district to increase traffic safety on motorways. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

New radar devices in Salzburg: Now it is getting serious for speed fraud!

Ohlsdorf, Österreich - In Austria, traffic safety is significantly improved by the exchange of old radar boxes by new modern devices. This measure affects the route between Hallwang and Wals-Siezenheim in the Salzburg area district, where the outdated systems are broken down. According to Today new radar devices are installed at the same locations, which are equipped with advanced laser technology, for precisely more precisely swivel measurements enable.

An additional radar device was spotted near Ohlsdorf on the West Autobahn. ASFINAG spokesman Alexander Holzedl found that the old radar boxes had reached the end of their lifespan and described them as "technically overhauled". This exchange between Salzburg West and Salzburg Nord is to increase security on the Austrian roads in close cooperation with the police.

technological progress increase security

The new radar boxes on Austrian highways are characterized by technological progress that give the concrete signals and security new dimensions. According to Krone , around 1000 drivers are "flashed" every day on strongly monitored sections of the route. The likelihood of being caught in speeding has increased significantly in recent years. In particular, the previously applicable tolerance of 10 % for speeding has no longer existed, which has additionally tightened the fines that have been increased since the government's razor package in autumn 2021.

That means in concrete terms: if someone drives 30 km/h too fast, it now costs 150 euros instead of 70 euros. The maximum penalty for speeders was even more than doubled - from 2180 euros to 5000 euros. This measure should not only deter, but also actively contribute to reducing speed overruns and thus increasing traffic safety.

The updated technology of the radar boxes without flash enables more precisely and more discredited recording of speed violations. This not only increases general traffic safety, but also promotes the trust of the drivers into the devices because the new systems are perceived as fair and transparent.

accident statistics as the basis for further measures

The need for such security measures is documented by the data on traffic accident statistics in Austria. According to Statistics Austria are systematically recorded with personal damage. This data provides important information about accident development on streets with public transport and are recorded electronically by police organs.

The Federal Ministry of the Interior transmits relevant data daily to ensure continuous observation of the accident. This comprehensive data acquisition is of crucial importance for accident research and prevention in Austria.

The new radar devices play a central role in this continuous endeavor to make the streets safer and reduce the number of traffic accidents.

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OrtOhlsdorf, Österreich
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