70,000 cult bikes took part in the big parade of the European Bike Week at Lake Faak. The police take stock
“Despite the heavy traffic, from a police point of view, the event can be said to have run smoothly,” said the police. “There were relatively few violations.” 15 license plates had to be removed due to technical defects. 532 alcohol tests were carried out between September 2nd and 9th, 2023 as part of Bike Week, during which 5 vehicle drivers had to temporarily surrender their driver’s license. 14 accidents in which 17 road users were injured occurred during Bike Week. The police also report two altercations. A report was filed for bodily harm. TheftsThefts also occurred. Cash, a music box and an e-scooter were stolen from tents. Thieves have also broken into apartments. And a backpack, a suitcase with cash, an ATM cash register, a laptop, bills and identification documents were stolen from an unlocked vehicle. While eight motorcycles worth tens of thousands of euros were stolen in 2017, two motorcycles were stolen in 2019. This year, on September 8th, a motorcycle that was parked locked in the Cineplex Villach parking lot was reported stolen.
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