DUI Crackdown in Val Pusteria: Authorities Revoke 7 Licenses

Carabinieri units in Val Pusteria conducted roadside checks over the past weekend. A DUI crackdown in Val Pusteria resulted in authorities revoking seven licenses.

Operations and sanctions

Seven drivers had their licences withdrawn following breath tests and checks. Four motorists, aged between 27 and 60, recorded blood alcohol levels above 1.00 g/l.

The highest reading was 1.46 g/l from a 27-year-old driver. A 60-year-old truck driver tested at 1.06 g/l.

A 48-year-old refused to undergo testing. His licence was seized and the vehicle placed under administrative hold.

Crash and vehicle seizure

Carabinieri in Badia withdrew a 27-year-old’s licence after a crash. The collision caused only material damage.

Authorities ordered administrative seizure of his vehicle with a view to confiscation.

Weapons and drugs reports

Officers filed a criminal complaint for illegal weapons possession against one person. A 21-year-old was found carrying a folding knife and was already known to police.

Separately, a 20-year-old was reported for personal use of hashish.

Local forces said the weekend actions were part of intensified efforts to boost road safety. Information reported by Filmogaz.com.