Alcohol checks: 17 reports at police checks in the city of Salzburg
105 alcohol tests were carried out yesterday by the Salzburg police after the Salzburg Christmas market. Due to the many alcohol-related accidents, there is currently a focus action. There were 17 ads. Only one driver was drunk.
SALZBURG. On Wednesday evening, the police scrutinized the flow of vehicle traffic from the Salzburg Christmas market. A driver’s license was provisionally confiscated because the driver was under the influence of alcohol. There were a total of 17 reports and 10 organ mandates issued.
Alcohol controls after the Christmas market
There are currently accidents involving alcohol several times a week in Salzburg. The Salzburg police are therefore currently focusing on alcohol controls. On the evening of Wednesday, November 24th, the vehicle traffic flowing out of the Salzburg Christmas market was intensified. A total of 105 alcohol tests were carried out by the officials. On the positive side, only one drunk driver was picked up. His driver’s license was provisionally taken electronically.
There were a total of 17 reports to the competent authority last night. Furthermore, the Salzburg police also issued 10 organ mandates.
campaign for safety
The state of Salzburg is currently running the “Safe home in Advent” campaign together with the taxi specialist group, the transport association and the police. The campaign will highlight the dangers of alcohol and drugs behind the wheel. There is also an extended range of attractive options for getting home using public transport and taxis. You can find more information on: www.sichernachhause.at.
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