Escape from the police: young people caught in Vienna without a driver's license!

Escape from the police: young people caught in Vienna without a driver's license!

In the early morning hours of September 19, 2025, an exciting incident occurred in Vienna-Floridsdorf that kept the police on their toes. At around 5 a.m., police observed a vehicle repeatedly failing to adhere to speed limits. When leaving the A22 at the Floridsdorfer Bridge, the car was finally stopped and the officers discovered four young men inside: a 19-year-old at the wheel and three 17-year-olds as passengers.

What was surprising was that none of the four gentlemen were the owners of the vehicle, which led to contradictory statements about the vehicle's ownership. When the police wanted to check the driver's personal details, he fled and ran towards Neue Donau. The officers immediately gave chase and were finally able to arrest the 19-year-old in the tall grass. His passengers, however, fled in the vehicle and remained at large despite an immediate search.

Vehicle and driver without driving authorization

Surprisingly, none of those involved had a valid driver's license. The escape was not only quick, but could also have legal consequences for the fleeing driver. As the Traffic lawyers As explained, fleeing from the police often does not result in any directly noticeable sanctions, unless administrative offenses or criminal offenses are committed. Speeding, red light violations and dangerous driving behavior are commonplace in car chases. Any damage caused by an accident is usually borne by the person fleeing.

What happened in Vienna is reminiscent of similar incidents, such as those recently in Heidelberg, where a 55-year-old woman fled from the police in a stolen Citroen. She also didn't have a valid driver's license, which further complicated the situation. This chase ultimately ended in the track bed without leaving anyone injured, but the severity of the situation should not be underestimated. The police were eventually able to stop the woman from escaping, and the car had recently been reported stolen.

Further investigations are ongoing

The Vienna police are currently continuing to investigate to clarify the background and exact circumstances of this incident. The fact that all four young men were driving without a driver's license could have legal consequences, possibly even leading to penalties and fines. As a rule, anyone who violates traffic rules during a chase must be held responsible for the consequences.

This incident shows once again how risky and dangerous chases can be for both those fleeing and those who are not involved. Politicians and authorities are required to take appropriate measures to avoid such dangerous situations.