19-year-old stopped in Perg doing 166 km/h on an open road

The B3 is an important connection in the Upper Austrian district of Perg and runs through several localities. In recent years, police in Upper Austria have repeatedly recorded high speeding violations on this route. The latest measurement is part of a series of similar incidents.

Consequences for the driver

A police spokesperson stressed that speeding violations of this magnitude pose a significant safety risk. The braking distance at 166 km/h increases dramatically, and the impact energy is many times higher than at the permitted speed.

According to the authorities, stop-and-measurement strips along the B3 are to be expanded further in order to stop speeders early.

Checks on the B3

The weekend incident underscores the ongoing efforts of domestic authorities to crack down on illegal street races and extreme speeding violations. In Austria, so-called "Raser" offences carry particularly severe penalties, which can extend to the withdrawal of the driving licence for several months.

For the person concerned, an administrative criminal proceeding is now beginning, in which the final amount of the fine and the duration of the licence withdrawal will be determined.

The case is part of a broader trend observed by the security forces in Upper Austria: extreme speeds are repeatedly recorded on other open roads as well, which is why police have stepped up their controls.