Focus Against Two-Wheeler Rowdies in Vienna

Officers from the Vienna State Traffic Department and uniformed bicycle service officers from the city police commands conducted targeted traffic controls of cyclists and e-scooter riders throughout Vienna on September 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cyclists and E-Scooter Riders Controlled Citywide

The results are clear: 169 on-the-spot fines were issued – mainly for running red lights, riding on sidewalks or pedestrian zones, and violations of the bicycle ordinance (equipment deficiencies). Additionally, 95 reports were filed, for example, for using mobile phones while riding, speeding, or other traffic offenses.

Up to 80 km/h: Several Tuned E-Scooters Taken Out of Service

The results of several rolling tests on e-scooters caused particular astonishment: Three of the vehicles were technically set to excessively high speeds – they reached 41, 43, and even 80 km/h. The respective riders were reported multiple times.

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