Learner's Permit Holder Sped at 228 km/h on Vienna's A23

After being stopped by officers from the Vienna State Traffic Department, the 20-year-old probationary license holder was initially unrepentant. "He initially claimed to have to drive to the hospital urgently and therefore to be driving so fast," said a police spokesman. However, this turned out to be a lie after a brief questioning.

Driver's License Temporarily Confiscated

The driver's license was temporarily confiscated. An alcohol test was negative. The authority is now checking whether the vehicle registered to the father can be seized.

Since March 1, 2024, speeders can have their vehicle confiscated on the spot and subsequently auctioned off based on the 34th amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) in the case of significant speed violations. The law provides for the temporary seizure of vehicles when the permitted maximum speed is exceeded by more than 60 km/h in urban areas or more than 70 km/h outside urban areas.

(APA/Red)

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