Street disturbances in the city center: Salzburg grapples with custom car gatherings causing noise pollution
In the heart of Salzburg, residents near the Lehen district are expressing their discontent, demanding political action, as a tuned vehicle gathering, "Time for Horsepower," is set to take place this Saturday at the Salzburg Exhibition Centre.
The event, organised by the Pipfein-Crew, is not new to the area, as it marks the second gathering in three months. However, the location of the event site, nestled in a quiet residential area, has sparked concern among locals.
Stefan Schöll, the deputy governor of Salzburg and a member of the ÖVP, has expressed his disapproval of the tuning meetings. He plans to address the issue within the government, stating that the exhibition centre should choose other formats, and that participants who behave badly will face consequences.
Ingeborg Haller, spokeswoman for the Green Citizens' List, questions the purpose of the tuning meetings at the Salzburg Exhibition Centre. Bernhard Hofer, a long-time resident of the Lehen district, shares similar sentiments, advocating for guidance for events on site, rather than focusing solely on economic interests.
The drift shows, a key feature of the event, involve stunts performed at high speed with the handbrake on, resulting in noise, exhaust fumes, and tire wear. Bernhard Hofer has provided sound recordings documenting the noise from drift shows, which are part of the tuning events. He considers events of this kind outdated.
Despite the concerns raised by the residents, the responsible authority for the event, the magistrate of the state capital, has issued guidelines surrounding the event, including noise protection. However, the management of the Salzburg Exhibition Centre could not be reached for comment despite several attempts.
It's worth noting that police information indicates that violations, such as unauthorized attachments, vehicle defects, and speeding, are repeatedly enforced at the events.
As the weekend approaches, the residents of Lehen district are left curious about what awaits them on Saturday. Further information regarding specific actions taken regarding illegal tuning meetings or noise complaints from residents at the Salzburg Exhibition Centre could not be found in the search results. Local authorities or news outlets may provide more details.
- The general-news outlets might cover the ongoing controversy surrounding the "Time for Horsepower" event this Saturday at the Salzburg Exhibitation Centre, given the concerns raised by the locals and the lack of clear measures taken by the local authorities to address the issue, particularly in relation to illegals sports-betting activities and noise complaints.
- While the political debate on the "Time for Horsepower" tuned vehicle gathering in Salzburg's Lehen district continues, with calls for the event to be moved or better regulated, the sports and crime-and-justice sections of the news might also delve into the illegal aspects associated with such events, such as unauthorized modifications to vehicles and speeding violations.
