Police Vienna draws hard record: 101 advertisements in traffic control!

Police Vienna draws hard record: 101 advertisements in traffic control!

In Vienna-Liesing, the police carried out a comprehensive focus control on Thursday that left significant traces of road traffic. The bicycle police of the city police command were supported by the state transport department and a high -speed judge from the police commissioner. The result of this campaign is remarkable: a total of 101 advertisements in the area of ​​traffic offenses were reimbursed. In addition, the officials imposed 92 organ mandates and took a vehicle license plate, which shows that the police do not do squeamish when it comes to compliance with the traffic rules.

Already during the check, two driver's licenses were also moved in under the influence of addictive substances, i.e. a clear sign that intoxicants are not tolerated in traffic. As part of the operations, the officials carried out 94 alkotests. A particularly sensational case was that of an e-scooter handlebar who noticed at an impressive speed of 60 km/h; He was prohibited from continuing. Such events are increasing more and more, and the police are forced to vigorously pass through. As the [today] (https://www.heute.at/s/101-verbesbstetet-polpolmi-greift- because, such checks are crucial to increase safety in road traffic.

legal framework conditions

The legal provisions related to the consumption of drugs in road traffic have recently changed. The Consumer Cannabis Act (Kcang), which came into force on April 1st, 2024, regulates the possession, consumption and cultivation of cannabis under certain conditions. Despite this liberality, it still applies that cannabis consumption is strictly monitored in road traffic. The active ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which influences the central nervous system, can significantly impair driving ability. So far there has been no fixed THC limit, similar to the alcohol limit of 0.5 per thousand, which has made the obligation to prove extremely complicated. Only with the adjustments in the Road Traffic Act (StVG) and the driving license regulation (FEV), which came into force on August 22, 2024, was this more legally cleared. The detection of a THC value from 1 ng/ml in the blood is now the reason for an order money according to § 24a (2) StVG.

These legal adjustments were necessary to ensure the safety of road users and avoid abuse. In view of the upcoming summer season, it is important that the clarification of the dangers of driving under drug influence continues to be strongly promoted. After all, it could happen to each of us that we meet a drug -influenced driver in traffic. A little more consideration and mindfulness can make the decisive difference here.

recently made a judgment that questioned the driving bans for bicycles and e-scooters and re-fitted the discussion about the control of drugs in traffic. The [Spiegel] (https://www.spiegel.de/auto/drogen-im-strasse-dish- Court-fuer-fuer-Fahrraeder- und-Ecooter-A-Acooter-A-Acooter-A-Acooter-A-A- 01d4-2BB2-a84e-E80FA82AfB1) reported on the arbitration uncertainties about these topics, which for excitement under the Road users take care. One thing is clear: the police and the legislators have to stay tuned to ensure a safe infrastructure for everyone.