Illegal Car Tuner Meetings in Lower Austria: 27-Year-Old Viennese Man Allegedly Responsible

According to police information on Monday, dangerous driving maneuvers were "offered" directly in front of crowds of spectators. Hundreds of people are said to have participated in the gatherings, but according to the authorities, safety precautions were neglected. The Viennese man is not confessing, and he and other participants are facing charges.

The venue for the meetings, which took place from October 1, 2024, to May 10, was a car wash in Vösendorf. Investigations began after a report from the affected real estate company. Severe property damage was criticized due to massive tire abrasion on the asphalt and ground markings. The company also estimated the property damage to the infrastructure caused by the driving maneuvers at more than 30,000 euros.

Illegal Car Tuner Meetings: Social Media Platform Caused Participant Numbers to Soar

The main suspect was identified as the operator of a car tuning page on social media. The 27-year-old Viennese is said to have used the platform with 28,000 followers to call for regular meetings. On site, the Austrian citizen is believed to have specifically incited participants to perform dangerous driving maneuvers. The repertoire of the horsepower enthusiasts included "burnouts," drift maneuvers, and people riding in trunks, reported the Lower Austria State Police Directorate in a release. Videos made were later published on the social media platform.

"The events led to massive noise and smoke development, which is why numerous complaints from residents were received by the police and the municipality," said the authorities. The dissolution of the meetings repeatedly required a large contingent of the Mödling district police command.

After the investigations are completed, the 27-year-old and other involved parties will have to face consequences. Charges to the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor's office and the district administration have been announced.

(APA/Red)

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