Speeders in Vienna-Favoriten: Police stop illegal racing at 125 km/h!

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Two young drivers were stopped during illegal races in Vienna-Favoriten on June 7, 2025. Speed: 125km/h.

Zwei junge Fahrer wurden am 7. Juni 2025 in Wien-Favoriten bei illegalen Rennen gestoppt. Geschwindigkeit: 125 km/h.
Two young drivers were stopped during illegal races in Vienna-Favoriten on June 7, 2025. Speed: 125km/h.

Speeders in Vienna-Favoriten: Police stop illegal racing at 125 km/h!

A dangerous spectacle took place on June 7, 2025 on Laxenburger Straße in Vienna-Favoriten when two young drivers aged 20 and 24 were stopped during an illegal street race. Loud 5min.at The two drivers exceeded the maximum permissible speed of 50 km/h by more than two and a half times and raced through the streets at 125 km/h. The police from the state traffic department had previously documented the risky driving style with a calibrated speedometer and a video camera.

The arrest followed on Oberlaaer Straße, where the officers immediately banned the drivers from driving and temporarily confiscated their vehicles. This quickly leads to the serious consequences of illegal car racing in Austria, which is loud ADAC are punishable.

The dangers of lawns

Another incident that underlines the danger of such actions occurred at the same time: a motorcyclist was speeding at a speed of 161 km/h on Himberger Straße. He also faces the risk of losing his driving license and having his motorcycle confiscated. These incidents are not isolated cases, but warn of the increased risk that illegal racing poses to all road users.

Illegal car racing is not only dangerous, it is also a criminal offense. As the ADAC reports, there is a risk of fines or imprisonment in the event of a race, even if you race alone. A risky driving style or the start of several vehicles at the same time is enough to give rise to suspicion of an illegal race.

Penalties and consequences

The legal consequences for such acts are harsh. Loud Bussgeldkatalog.org The maximum prison sentence is up to 10 years if third parties are harmed during an illegal race. In addition, the driver's license can be revoked for at least six months while the state can confiscate the vehicle involved. This makes it clear that anyone who takes such risks on the road must expect significant penalties.

The police have the authority to immediately secure vehicles to prevent danger, and it is known that films and video games create a certain attraction for such races. It is therefore important to raise awareness of the dangers and legal implications of lawn to prevent future incidents.

Vienna once again shows itself to be a place where road safety is very important. Road users are well advised to follow the rules and avoid the risk of illegal racing. The price could be not only a suspension of your driver's license, but also a serious legal case that affects your entire life.