Intensified Road Surveillance and Traffic Bottlenecks Noticeable by Weekends' Close
Rethinking Whitsun Travel: An Uncensored Guide
Are you ready to hit the road for Whitsun weekend, desiring some fun and adventure? Well, hold onto your seats! The police are ramping up their game to ensure road safety and prevent any accidents. Here's what you can expect on the roads during this buzzing weekend.
On the Radar: Road Safety
From Friday to Tuesday, the police will be on high alert, especially for those zipping down motorcycle routes. Get ready for some serious consequences if you speed, tailgate, are drunk or high behind the wheel, or if you decide to get reckless on the roads. To ensure road safety, strict action will be taken, as Interior Minister Gerhard Karner expressed: "We aim to keep the number of accidents low and thus increase road safety."
Hotspots to Watch Out For
It's not just the main arteries that will be under scrutiny, the police will also be closely watching accident-prone stretches, popular tourist routes, and local and leisure traffic, even on secondary roads. Expect over 2,500 deployment vehicles, 400 motorcycles, and a plethora of speed cameras and breathalyzers to be deployed to enforce the rules of the road.
Drunk, Drugged, and Picked Up
In recent years, the number of drug and alcohol offenses in traffic has been on the rise, with an increasing number of women found guilty of such offenses. Last year, 428 drivers were charged for drunk driving, and 87 drivers tested positive for drugs. If you decide to break the law, be prepared to be taken off the road, and don't forget that five motor vehicles were seized as a result of extreme speeding.
Dragging Down the Highways
Given that this Whitsun weekend and the start of the holidays in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg will lead to an influx of traffic, be prepared for delays, especially on Friday afternoon and Saturday. Key areas to expect congestion include the A10 Tauern motorway between Golling and Werfen, the construction site area, and traveling over the Brenner, despite two lanes being open on the Lueg bridge.
The Road Ahead
With the number of travelers on the roads, expect traffic jams and waves rolling towards Italy and Croatia. The return traffic is expected from Monday afternoon, and the north-south axes will undoubtedly be affected. Don't forget that there will be significant delays, especially on the A10 near the tunnel construction site (Ofenauer and Hiefler).
So buckle up, stay safe, and have a fantastic Whitsun weekend on the roads! Remember, the fun doesn't have to come at the cost of your safety or the safety of others on the roads. Happy travels!
P.S. For the latest updates and information on Whitsun traffic surveillance measures in Austria, be sure to check with official Austrian traffic authorities, such as the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology (BMK), or the Austrian Traffic Club (ÖAMTC), to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information. After all, knowledge is power, and staying informed helps you navigate the roads safely and efficiently.
- In light of the increasing number of car-accidents and drug or alcohol offenses in traffic, travelers are urged to exercise caution and responsibility on the roads during Whitsun weekend.
- The general-news outlets have been reporting an emphasis on crime-and-justice and road safety, with several deployment vehicles, motorcycles, and speed cameras being set up to monitor and enforce rules on Whitsun-prone stretches and popular tourist routes.
- Awareness of the weather conditions is also crucial, as travelers can expect delays on Friday afternoon and Saturday, particularly on the A10 Tauern motorway, the construction site area, and while traveling over the Brenner.
