Insane chase: drivers racing away from the police with 240 km/h

Insane chase: drivers racing away from the police with 240 km/h

A breathtaking and dangerous maneuver occurred on June 17, 2025 on the A1 near Sattledt when a 39-year-old driver from the Amstetten district tried to escape a police check at over 240 km/h. The incident that started around 1:45 p.m. not only caused thrills, but also considerable dangers for other road users.

trigger of the chase was an attempted police check on the B1 towards Linz. The driver, who was apparently on the road without a driver's license, ignored all the civil servants' stops and switched to the A1 towards Salzburg via the Traun drive. Here he drastically crossed the speed limit, which ultimately led to rapid persecution.

madness and risky overtaking maneuvers

The police reported that the man performed several dangerous overtaking maneuvers and even tried to push the police car off the road. This irresponsible driving style meant that both left tires of the vehicle were damaged. In another dramatic moment, the driver lost control of his car and collided with a concrete control wall before the vehicle came to a standstill across the road on the third lane.

The police were able to arrest the driver on the spot after a short persecution. A preliminary arrest was carried out in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure, and advertisements have already been reimbursed at the Wels public prosecutor and the Linz-Land, Welsland and Gmunden district. Investigations into the background of the flight are currently underway, and the police emphasize the considerable risk of other road users by the behavior of the handlebar.

rights and obligations in police controls

The police are not arbitrary in their measures, but must have legal reasons for controls, such as a concrete suspicion of an intended or upcoming crime. These rules are defined in the police laws of the federal states. In addition, the officials are allowed to check various documents such as driver's license and admission certificate for controls. The disregard of holding can be punished with a fine of 70 euros, so that driving away can result in legal consequences in a police position, as Bussgeld catalog reports.

For citizens, this means that they should remain calm and polite during a police check. There is no general obligation to identify, but in such situations you should act carefully to avoid additional legal problems in accordance with the information from WS Kanzlei.

Overall, the chase remains an example of how dangerous spontaneous decisions in road traffic can be. The police have given their reminder that such behavior is an enormous risk not only for the driver itself, but also for uninvolved road users. After all, it is about the security of everyone on the streets, and everyone can contribute to better togetherness.