Alcohol at the wheel: Shocking accidents in Salzburg with 2.62 per thousand!

Alcohol at the wheel: Shocking accidents in Salzburg with 2.62 per thousand!

In the early hours of June 29, 2025, several traffic accidents were registered in Salzburg, all of which are due to the influence of alcohol. Especially in summer, the police repeatedly recorded an increase in alcohol -related incidents. The accident statistics also show that almost 9% of alcohol accidents were caused in the first quarter of 2022, which illustrates the urgency of the topic. According to current data from road traffic accident statistics, there were 2,676 accidents with alcohol -related influence last year, in which 26 people died and more than 3,300 were injured.

At 2 a.m., a 45-year-old Gravel-Bike driver fell in Parsch without external fault. The Salzburger was admitted to the university clinic with 2.22 per thousand. Another incident occurred in Liefering, where a 56-year-old cyclist also plunged without external fault. He also had to be brought to the university clinic; His alcohol test resulted in 1.42 per thousand. Display was filed for both drivers.

shocking alcohol values ​​

A particularly worrying case also occurred in Liefering when a 42-year-old e-scooter driver fell after a tight overhaul. This driver showed a top value of 2.62 per thousand and was also treated in the university hospital. A complaint was also filed here. Such values ​​are alarming, because the legally prescribed maximum limit of alcohol at the wheel is 0.5 per thousand in Austria. A limit of only 0.1 per thousand, as reported [OEAMTC]

In addition, a 35-year-old car driver and several pace sinners were also caught as part of traffic controls. While the 35-year-old had to temporarily hand in his driver's license with a 1.22 per thousand, the 21-year-old test guide owner exceeded the speed limit equally, at 101 km/h in a 50s zone. Your driving authorization was also collected. Other younger road users also noticed, such as an 18-year-old who was on the road at 170 km/h instead of the permitted 100 km/h.

high penalties in alcohol offices

The punishments at alcohol at the wheel are significant in Austria. Depending on the exact alcohol value, there may be fines between 300 and 5,900 euros. In addition, driving license trains are at least threatened from at least one month to six months as well as re -training or traffic psychological assessments. It is particularly frightening that alcohol consumption and thus the number of accidents increase in summer, as [KFV] emphasizes. The expertise shows that almost a quarter of all alcohol -related accidents are happening in July and August. Therefore, experts appeal to all road users to act responsibly and to use alcohol to use alternatives, such as public transport or carpools.

Overall, the events of the weekend can be derived: The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol are immense and affect not only the alcoholic handlebar itself, but also other road users. There is no lack of good ideas and the necessary sense of responsibility. It is due to each individual to carefully superior and act responsibly.