Drug test leads to license withdrawal: 20-year-old from throwing at the pillory!
Drug test leads to license withdrawal: 20-year-old from throwing at the pillory!
In the night of Thursday, May 30, 2025, a 20-year-old driver from Werfen was taken away by the Salzburg police. The incident occurred on May 29 at 11:25 p.m. in the area of the airport center Wals, where the driver noticed by dangerous driving maneuvers such as drifts and burnouts. A police patrol noticed the conspicuous behavior in the context of traffic monitoring and then initiated control. The impairment characteristics were found through an addictive and a speed of drug test. refused to investigate a clinical examination.
Because of these circumstances, the driver's license was temporarily decreased and the onward journey was prohibited. In addition, unauthorized conversions on the vehicle were found during the control, for which the license plate boards of the vehicle were removed. The handlebar is reported to the Salzburg Salvary District Center, the exact circumstances are the subject of further investigations.
Legal consequences for drug use at the wheel
The incident throws a light on the strict legal regulations regarding drugs at the wheel in Austria. As lead to drugs. For those affected, this often means fine and driving bans or even criminal proceedings. In such a procedure, the removal of the driver's license can follow with a blocking period at least six months.
The possession of drugs and driving under influence can lead to the initiation of a procedure by the road traffic authority, and the driver's license office checks the driving suitability regardless of a fault. In the event of cannabis use, occasional consumption can lead to a license withdrawal, and with other drugs, proof in the blood is sufficient to question the suitability.
security risks through drug ride
drug use and driving a vehicle represent a serious security risk in road traffic. The ADAC emphasizes that drugs such as cannabis and cocaine considerably focus, attention and response time impair. The legal consequences are serious: the first offenders can expect a fine of 500 euros, points and a driving ban. In the event of repeat offices, the penalties rise significantly, and the costs for drug drives can amount to around 5000 to 7000 euros.
In addition, the ADAC calls for increased information and controls in road traffic to increase security. In cases of drug trips associated with hazards, even imprisonment of up to five years.
The case of the 20-year-old driver from throwing impressively shows what serious consequences of drug use can have at the wheel. The authorities will evaluate the further investigation in the coming days to clarify the exact background of the incident.
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