More Visibility on Vienna's Streets Through the "Flyer Instead of Ticket" Campaign

When fog, twilight, and rain make driving difficult, the risk of accidents increases significantly. In 2024, there were 8,891 darkness-related accidents with personal injury across Austria – 123 people lost their lives. Police and ÖAMTC are responding with targeted light checks to raise awareness of traffic safety.

Lighting often defective or incorrectly adjusted

Especially in the autumn and winter months, many people are forced to travel in the dark. A functioning vehicle lighting system is crucial then. Nevertheless, defective lamps or incorrectly adjusted headlights are often overlooked in everyday life. According to ÖAMTC, defects in the lighting system are among the most common complaints during the vehicle inspection. The widespread misconception that daytime running lights are sufficient in all visibility conditions is also problematic – they often do not activate the rear lights.

Control action in Vienna: 20 lamps replaced

On November 18, police and ÖAMTC checked the lighting of vehicles in Vienna as part of the "Flyer instead of Ticket" campaign. 16 drivers with inadequate lighting were stopped. Instead of a fine, they received safety tips – and the ÖAMTC replaced 20 defective lamps free of charge.

"An intact lighting system can save lives," emphasized Major General Thomas Losko of the Vienna Traffic Department. It is not about punishment, but about raising awareness.

Campaign runs until the end of November in five federal states

The campaign will continue until the end of November in Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland, Salzburg, and Upper Austria. ÖAMTC station manager Stefan Mayrhöfler emphasized the importance of mutual consideration: "It's not just about seeing well – but also being seen."

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