Drugs in road traffic: 14 drivers stopped on A15 near Vetschau!
Drugs in road traffic: 14 drivers stopped on A15 near Vetschau!
On the A15 motorway between Eichow and Vetschau, the police carried out a large -scale day of action against drugs in road traffic on Tuesday. Between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. over 1,800 vehicles were checked. The results are alarming: 14 drivers were stopped under the influence of drugs, including cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine. In addition, five other drivers were alcoholized, and four people had no valid driving license. Two sought -after vans could also be ensured. In a further case, the police managed to provide four drivers who were searched for by arrest warrant, whereby the monetary claims could be paid. A truck had to be shut down due to serious defects and a driver simply lacked the ID card, so that it was brought to the police station for identity. The controls led to a narrowing of the traffic on a trail in both directions, but this did not prevent the processes. The checkpoints were set up in the parking lots "Eichower Fließ" and "Dubje" and on the country road in Vetschau.
These measures are part of a continuous initiative of the police to reduce the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse in road traffic. According to reports from Niederlausitz Aktuell Injured at. In 2024, the South Police Directorate registered a total of 17,345 traffic accidents, including 30 deaths. These figures illustrate the need to counteract drugs and alcohol and to increase traffic safety.
Current situation in Austria
drug use and driving: a dangerous duo
drug use and driving are in direct connection with the dangers in road traffic. The punishments with proven drug use in the blood are tough: they can reach fines of up to five years of imprisonment, depending on the severity of the violation. Even if cannabis is legal under certain conditions, driving remains strictly prohibited under its influence. According to new guidelines, the proof of the smallest quantities is already a criminal offense. From August 22, 2024, the limit for THC in the blood serum is 3.5 ng/ml for adults and 1 ng/ml for beginners. These strict requirements are intended to ensure that drug trips do not remain without consequences. For a detailed overview of punishments and possible consequences, we refer to the statement of the ADAC at ADAC .
The continuous controls and actions of the police, combined with effective educational work, are essential to keep the security in road traffic and to raise awareness of the dangers of drug use. The numbers speak a clear language, and it remains to be hoped that these initiatives will show their effect and the streets will become safer in both Germany and Austria.
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