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Austrian A2 motorway speed limit legal challenge
Overview
The Lower Austrian Regional Administrative Court has applied to the Constitutional Court for the annulment of the 80 km/h speed limit on the A2 motorway near Wiener Neudorf and Vösendorf. The court argues that the restriction has been extended beyond the specific sections where noise measurements justify such a limit, suggesting the expansion lacks sufficient legal grounds.
The legal challenge follows a fine issued to a driver for traveling at 90 km/h in the restricted zone. While political figures like Udo Landbauer have criticized the limit as an attack on mobility, local officials such as Wiener Neudorf Mayor Herbert Janschka have warned that lifting the restriction could lead to a “health catastrophe” due to increased noise and pollutants.
A decision from the Constitutional Court is not expected before 2027. Until a ruling is issued, the current speed limit remains in effect.
Entities
A2 motorway · Wiener Neudorf · Leonore Gewessler · Lower Austria Administrative Court · Herbert Janschka
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesAustria Constitutional Court to review A2 motorway speed limit
Austria's Constitutional Court will review the legality of the 80 km/h speed limit on the A2 motorway, with a final decision not expected until 2027.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesAustrian court challenges A2 motorway speed limit
The Lower Austrian Regional Administrative Court has appealed to the Constitutional Court to challenge the 80 km/h speed limit on the A2 motorway near Wr. Neudorf.
Sources
allgaeuer-zeitung.de · havadis.at · linza.at · noe.orf.at · presse-nachrichten.de · snmedia.at · top-news.at