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Drunk driver without a license stopped near Salzburg

Too fast, completely drunk and without a driver's license: Austrian police have stopped a 26-year-old speeding driver near Salzburg and immediately confiscated his car keys. The man was driving at a very high speed in the Hallein area, the police announced on Wednesday.

A police patrol car parked on a street. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A police patrol car parked on a street. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Traffic - Drunk driver without a license stopped near Salzburg

Too fast, completely drunk and without a driver's license: Austrian police have stopped a 26-year-old speeding driver near Salzburg and immediately confiscated his car keys. The man had been driving at a very high speed in the Hallein area, the police announced on Wednesday.

A preliminary alcohol test during the check on Tuesday afternoon showed a value of 4.14 per mille. The man reportedly refused the subsequent breathalyzer test. He also did not have a valid driving license.

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  1. The driver, who hails from Bavaria, might face serious consequences in an Austrian court due to the traffic violation near Salzburg, as he was not only drunk but also lacked a valid driver's license.
  2. The police in Salzburg informed their counterparts in Bavaria about the incident, as the driver was originally from that region, and they expressed their concerns about potential repeat offenses given his previous errors in traffic management.
  3. The authorities in Hallein, near Salzburg, have also raised concerns about the safety of the roads, particularly in the evening hours, as incidents of drunk driving without a license have become more frequent, affecting the overall traffic situation.

Source: www.stern.de

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