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Drunk and without a driving license: traffic accident in St. Veit!
An alcoholic driver without a license causes an accident in St. Veit an der Glan on July 19, 2025.
Drunk and without a driving license: traffic accident in St. Veit!
A very special traffic incident occurred on Friday evening on Völkermarkter Straße in St. Veit an der Glan. The accident, which occurred at around 8:25 p.m., was caused by a 56-year-old Slovakian national who was driving heavily under the influence of alcohol. This reports meinkreis.at.
During the subsequent breath alcohol test, the police discovered that the driver was severely intoxicated. In addition, the man did not have a valid driving license, which made the situation even worse. As a result, he could not be ordered to have his driving license revoked, which is extremely unfortunate for the officials in such a case. The driver was immediately banned from further driving.
The passenger was also targeted
The 37-year-old passenger, who is also the registered owner of the vehicle, was also held accountable. He is suspected of aiding and abetting an administrative offense and has been reported accordingly. This incident is not an isolated case and is once again giving rise to discussion about drunk driving.
The numbers speak for themselves: according to a survey by Statistics Austria The number of alcohol-related road traffic accidents in Austria has been consistently high in recent years. It turns out that many road users still underestimate the risk of being drunk, which sometimes has fatal consequences.
Overall, these incidents are a stark reminder to all drivers to use alcohol responsibly. Especially on weekends, when many people are out partying or socializing, you should not lose sight of your own safety and that of others. The police will remain committed to the fight against drunk driving in order to prevent such situations and make the roads safer.