Drunk driver with 1.54 per mille and forged license stopped on A1 near Ansfelden

Background: What happened on the A1?

The 42-year-old, who stated that he has his residence in Indonesia and China, admitted to the officers that he had ordered the document online. It was therefore clear that it was not a valid driver's license.

The check now has legal consequences for the man. He must answer for several offenses: speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and use of a forged document. The responsible authority is the Linz-Land district administration.

The incident is part of a series of incidents on Upper Austrian roads in which drunk drivers or drivers without a valid license have come to attention. Just recently, police in Wels recorded 40 charges against speeders, drug-impaired drivers, and drivers without licenses during checks.

Legal consequences for the 42-year-old

The Upper Austrian State Traffic Department pointed out that driver's licenses obtained over the internet are almost always forged and do not authorize participation in road traffic. Anyone who uses such a document commits a criminal offense.

The high speed of 147 km/h in a 100 km/h section also underscores the danger that can be posed by drunk and inexperienced drivers. At 1.54 per mille, driving ability is severely impaired; reaction time increases significantly.

Forged driver's licenses from the internet

The case has been handed over to the responsible authorities. The Linz-Land district administration will decide on the amount of any possible fine or the revocation of the driving license.

Police announced that they would continue checks on the A1 and other high-ranking roads in Upper Austria. Especially during the summer months, when many travelers are on the road, increased attention will be paid to speed, alcohol, and the validity of documents.